His even-keeled attitude after a disappointing loss in Toronto on Wednesday – and the leadership skills Coach Darvin Ham has frequently praised – seem to be at least a subtle sign that Westbrook is…
TORONTO — If Russell Westbrook was going to raise hell, here was his moment., the Lakers’ second defeat in as many nights, Westbrook strode to the postgame podium dressed all in black. A reporter asked if a night like this one – with LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Patrick Beverley all unavailable – would be a case for him to actually start a game, which he now hasn’t done since Oct. 23.There was no smirk. No obvious sarcasm. Westbrook seemed to be offering a straight answer.
“I don’t think our first half was completely bad,” he parsed. “The second quarter was the worse quarter, just defensively. As far as the leadership side, doing what I do best. I believe leadership is a trait that I have and I take pride in being able to do that, no matter what’s going on, who is in, who’s out. It’s important each individual on our team understands how important each night is, not taking this game or being able to play for granted.
There are facets of Westbrook’s game that will always defy control – that’s part of what made him such a compelling player for so many years. But with the promise of running the second unit with the ball in his hands, Ham and the coaching staff have found a way to harness parts of Westbrook’s game with positive impact. And most importantly of all, Westbrook seems to be letting things lie as is.
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