Russell Westbrook might have extended his time in the NBA by embracing the sixth-man role for the Lakers, SIChrisMannix writes
’ defense for a driving layup. He finished a six-minute stint with six points and four assists, helping L.A. preserve an early lead.It’s only now that he has seemingly chosen to embrace it.
As a reserve, Westbrook has been adaptable. Need scoring? Westbrook is there, with 24 points in a buzzer-beating loss to Indiana last month. Playmaking? How about the 11 assists—against zero turnovers—Westbrook handed out in a season-best win over Milwaukee. “He has had to score more in games with Anthony Davis out and LeBron not really at full strength,” says former NBA coach and TNT broadcaster Stan Van Gundy.
O.K., LeBron. O.K., I got to get the ball to AD. O.K., I got to shoot this. O.K., I don’t want to shoot. “This will change how people view him,” says a high-ranking team executive. “If he’s willing to be a change-of-pace point guard, to play less minutes, to have defensive energy, top-tier teams are going to be interested in him this summer. The Iverson comparisons are fair. Allen could have played three or four more years if he had been willing to come off the bench. He would have had a field day against second units. Westbrook can do the same.
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