[Wojnarowski] ESPN reporting with @Mcten: The Lakers are planning to bring Russell Westbrook off the bench in the final preseason game vs. Kings tonight (ESPN, 10 ET). Darvin Ham and Westbrook have been exploring possibility of Westbrook quarterbacking second unit and they’ll try it tonight.
ESPN reporting with @Mcten: The Lakers are planning to bring Russell Westbrook off the bench in the final preseason game vs. Kings tonight (ESPN, 10 ET). Darvin Ham and Westbrook have been exploring possibility of Westbrook quarterbacking second unit and they'll try it tonight.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) October 14, 2022
by DRAZZILB1424
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6MOY Russ
Absolutely hilarious
It finally happened.
Honestly I think he’d be pretty good just getting to be Westbrook off the bench. Just needs to accept the role mentally.
bruh couldnt even manage to be a starter for every preseason game this season, holy fuck
He will surely be mature about this.
Maximum impact
Wow he actually did it. Shoutout Russ cause I was never expecting him to accept this. I thought for sure he’d need to go the Melo route and be out of the NBA to get humbled
If he’s willing to accept the role which seems to be the case this could be pretty good for him
“Ayo P!”
Iverson career arc
I can genuinely see him thriving in a 6-man role
This smells like Iverson’s last season. Coming off the bench is the only way he can extend his career past this season, but aI don’t think he’s up to it.
#Benchbrook
I don’t think this solves our core issues but at least Ham is practicing what he preaches on accountability so far
We’re really here huh I never thought it’d come this early in his career he’s still soo young. Russ’ decline been sad to watch
He needs the ball, needs to dribble, and needs the green light to shoot any shot to succeed. Same reason some g league stars don’t translate to role players in nba, and even if he finds success as 6man will he be benched in playoffs and 4Qs like some other 6moty’s that are seen as a liability outside of regular season?
Smart move. You can’t play Beverley and Russ together cause they’re both ball dominant guards. Let Russ run the bench and keep Beverley as the facilitator for Bron and AD.
Beginning of the end. We will see if Russ accepts it tho
I literally just soiled myself. If they can convince this brick machine to be 6MOY that would be the absolute best case scenario.
Might be a tough first go for him tonight with our pg off the bench being Off Night Davion Mitchell
FUCKING FINALLY !
Been wanting this since last season
If he would have done this 2 years ago, he would be Manu 2.0 at this point and valued more.
Why is even this phrased as a mutual decision? He’s not good and the coach told him he’s starting on the bench that’s it
Damn thought that was a trade at first
He and Bron shouldn’t be on the floor at the same time
Russ will be cool until they leave him on the bench to close out games
Congrats on the upvotes to whoever posts the video of whatever passive aggressive shit Westbrook pulls tonight. Get your popcorn ready
Right move. Shout out to Ham.
He could literally be 6MOY
Salute to Russ for actually showing a willingness to help the team.. He set more screens in preseason than i’ve seen him set his entire career lol.. However, I just don’t see it working overall, unless he’s happy not closing games.
Guess this is why he’s been mad
“Lakers investing in most expensive bench in the league”