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NBA Rumors: Russell Westbrook's future with Lakers may hinge on expert opinion

Russell Westbrook has left a lot to be desired in his first season in Los Angeles, which is why his future looks up in the air right now. The Lakers, however, would lean on the advice from a respected person in the league before they make a decision about Brodie.

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The future of Russell Westbrook with Lakers hangs by a thread.
© Ronald Martinez/Getty ImagesThe future of Russell Westbrook with Lakers hangs by a thread.

Nothing has gone according to plan for the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2021-22 NBA season. The front office thought they were building a title-contending roster last summer, yet the team has not even made the play-in tournament.

Part of the blame fell on Frank Vogel, who was fired as soon as the regular season came to an end, but of course, not everything was his fault. For instance, he was not responsible forRussell Westbrook‘s disappointing performances.

The 2017 NBA MVP has fallen incredibly short of expectations with the Purple and Gold, who seem to regretacquiringBrodiefrom the Wizards last year. Even though they’re expected to find him a new home this offseason, the Lakers would first listen to the advice of Phil Jackson.

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Sam Amick of The Athletic reports that, even though he’s not a candidate for the head coaching opening, Phil Jackson’s opinion matters for the Lakers executives. This offseason could be crucial for the franchise, which is why his expertiseis highly appreciated.

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While Jackson is not in the run for the Lakers’ post, he is reportedlyinvolved in the decision-making process to hire a newhead coach. On top of that, the front office would also listen his opinion about Russell Westbrook.

“Sources say Jackson has no interest in taking on this coaching job (or any other) himself — let’s just stop that rumor right here — but his view of Westbrook is relevant,” Amick wrote.

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The Lakers seem to be at a crossroads. While Westbrook’scomplicated season – both on and off the court – would normally cost him a place in a Lakers team, his massive contractdoesn’t make his departure any easy. Either way, Jackson may have a say in all of this.

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