The Los Angeles Lakers traded for Russell Westbrook in the 2021 off-season. But the acquisition of Westbrook has been a massive failure for the Lakers till now. Westbrook had one of his worst seasons last year owing to his lack of efficiency and turnovers. The Lakers missed the playoffs despite having three All-star level players. The Disgruntled Lakers fans want Russ shipped out of town as soon as possible.
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After a disastrous season with the Lakers, Westbrook’s reputation has taken a massive hit. The Lakers fans have vehemently expressed their frustrations with the All-star point guard. Fans and NBA personalities have proposed numerous trade combinations for the Lakers to get rid of Russ. The former Laker guard, Nick Young, made a similar proposition, which caused a social media storm.
Nick Young proposes an insane trade involving Russell Westbrook and Buddy Hield
The former Lakers guard Nick Young, a.k.a Swaggy P, took to Twitter to propose a blockbuster trade involving three teams; the Lakers, the Pacers, and the Rockets.
Lakers go get Eric Gordon and buddy Hield in a 3 way trade for Russ and picks
— Nick Young (@NickSwagyPYoung) October 25, 2022
Young suggested the Lakers ship Westbrook out of town in a three-way deal. He proposed the Lakers trade for Buddy Hield, an elite guard of the Indiana Pacers, by giving away Westbrook and first-round picks. Young also wants them to acquire the veteran guard from Houston, Eric Gordon.
The insane trade idea brought forth a social media storm from fans. The fans had a mixed reaction following the tweet. Many fans think it is impossible and that the Pacers wouldn’t want to take on the bloated contract of Westbrook. On the other hand, some fans have approved of the trade and believe it to be a ‘W’ for the Lakers if it were to happen. Some fans also suggested alternate trades after criticizing Young’s proposal. Moreover, some fans can be seen lobbying for Young to be the GM of the Lakers.
Who wants Russ tho? Be honest
— Ky (@kjhiggs22) October 25, 2022
Nobody wants Russ
— Lando (@Doubledown_A) October 25, 2022
Explain how
— Kitmaker92 (@ToadTorres92) October 25, 2022
Why would they do that when they could get rozier Hayward pj Washington
— 🐐🐐🐐🐐 (@MiladHeat) October 25, 2022
Why would they do that when they could get josh Richardson, Jakob poetl, Doug McDermott
— 🐐🐐🐐🐐 (@MiladHeat) October 25, 2022
W then
— RUI FANATIC (@therealselena23) October 25, 2022
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Swaggy for GM
— Barbz (@barbz1991) October 25, 2022
Russell Westbrook?underperformed last season and many fans and analysts blamed Westbrook for the Laker’s struggles. The Lakers actively tried to trade Westbrook, but failed to find any suitors who would take him. Thus the former MVP started on the roster in the season opener. Westbrook remains a Laker until further developments.
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