Nine Hours After Tear-Inducing Plea From Russell Westbrook’s Wife, Anthony Davis Speaks Out on ‘Vampire for Lakers’ Narrative

The Los Angeles Lakers recently pulled off a sensational three-team deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Utah Jazz that led to the inevitable. After months of toiling since the off-season, the Lakers finally sent Russell Westbrook and a top-four protected 2027-first-round pick to the Jazz in exchange for D’Angelo Russell, Jarred Vanderbilt, and Malik Beasley. Since the end of the last season, Russell Westbrook faced a lot of backlash from the LA fans and media as chants of his trade prevailed throughout his journey in the Lakers jersey. Now, nine hours after a tear-inducing plea from Russell Westbrook’s wife, Anthony Davis opens up on the ‘Vampire for the Lakers’ narrative.

After the recent exit of Westbrook from the Lakers, his wife, Nina Earl, gave an insight into how the media narratives about her husband affected their children. Hours after the shocking revelation from Westbrook’s wife, his former Lakers teammate and long-time friend Anthony Davis addressed the reports and controversies.

Anthony Davis reacts to Westbrook controversy

As per a video posted by ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, Anthony Davis opened up about the Russell Westbrook trade by addressing the controversies surrounding his former teammate during his stay in LA. The 2020 NBA champ reckoned that he was in a similar position with the New Orleans Pelicans, where he received constant pressure from the organization, fans, and media. 

Anthony Davis stated, “I feel like he’s in a good place. Mentally, you know, it can weigh on someone when you feel like the world is on your shoulders, you know. From a playing standpoint, from media standpoint, fans, you know, everything. So, I’m not sure what’s gonna happen with him.”

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Davis added, “But I think he’s in a good place and he’s ready to get back to being Russ, leaving everything behind that he had to deal with in the past couple of years.” Moreover, the eight-time All-Star suggested that he had known Westbrook for a long time, deeming him a ‘good dude’. Davis’ emotional take has come hours after Westbrook’s wife’s brave admission.

Nina Earl addresses Lakers-Westbrook controversy

Russell Westbrook and his family were subject to plenty of controversies during their time in LA. His wife Nina recently shot back at the ‘vampire narrative’ after Westbrook was traded to the Utah Jazz.

Nina Earl stated, “I have school aged children who have to listen to their peers repeat the nasty things that you guys say on television about their father. I guess I will prepare myself to explain to my 5 year old that his dad is not actually a vampire.”

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The tear-inducing admission drove some emotional responses from fans on Twitter. What do you think about Russell Westbrook’s stay in LA? Let us know in the comments below.