Back in August 2021, the Lakers roped in the 2017 NBA MVP. Surprisingly, despite his stellar pedigree, the legendary star often ended up on the bench for the purple and gold brigade.
“Lakers had Russ coming off the bench like he’s not Hall of Famer Russell Westbrook… like what?” Lillard said in an appearance on ‘The Last Stand’ podcast.
Westbrook parted ways with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2023. Suiting up for the team in 130 games, the 9-time NBA All-Star averaged 17.4 points, 7.2 assists, and 6.9 rebounds.
“Kings guard Russell Westbrook recently underwent MRI imaging on his right foot after missing the last two games due to foot soreness.
Damian Lillard saw the Lakers bring Russell Westbrook off the bench and said exactly what everyone was thinking: “Like what?”
A future Hall of Famer. An MVP. One of the most explosive guards in NBA history. And they had him coming off the bench.