In a leading and unexpected initiative, Mr Russell Westbrook!
Their guard Clippers he sees that his team cannot match him and the other three stars (Leonard, Harden, George) at the same time on the floor, so he decided to “sacrifice” his place in the starting line-up, offering to start as a substitute to help out!
As reported by Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report, “Russ” spoke with the technical team of the LA team and stated that his absence from the starting lineup will help the improving “chemistry” of the whole, while it will give even greater quality to second unit. Yes, O Westbrook he reportedly emphasized that he will do whatever it takes to get the team to start winning.
We remind that the Clippers currently have a record of 3-7 and are riding a 6 game losing streak, 5 of which came after the trade that brought Harden in Los Angeles. The starting five with the four superstars is not performing at all, which led him Westbrook to “put his back” for the team. In the Clippers match against the Rockets in the early hours of Saturday (18/11), he is expected to start as the main o Terrance Mann in place of the former MVP.
B/R Sources: Los Angeles Clippers star Russell Westbrook approached coaching staff about coming off the bench to help accelerate the winning process. Terance Mann to start tonight against Houston Rockets. https://t.co/4NK3L0mi17
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) November 17, 2023
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Source: Sport Fm
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