Not so long ago, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA </a>scouts considered Cam Reddish a can’t-miss kind of talent. His athleticism was evident but he struggled with efficiency. Now, he’s set to play for his fourth team in five years in the league.



Reddish showed glimpses of greatness, but failed to establish himself with the Atlanta Hawks, New York Knicks, and Portland Trail Blazers. Even so, GM Rob Pelinka still has plenty of faith in him.



The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a> didn’t hesitate to take a chance on the Duke product. Recently, Pelinka raved about his potential impact with the team, reminding everyone that he was a top-10 pick just in 2020.



<h2>Rob Pelinka Addresses Signing Cam Reddish</h2>



“I think all the tools are there for Cam,” Pelinka said, per The Athletic. “We have an assistant coach on Darvin’s staff, Chris Jent, who had Cam when he was with the Atlanta Hawks. He was a member of their staff and had a really good run with him where he had some really meaningful and impactful games in the playoffs where Cam made a difference.”



“I believe in Darvin and his staff to be able to take a guy like that and get him back to playing confident basketball, efficient basketball,” Pelinka continued. “This was someone who was a (top-10) pick in the draft just a few years ago. So it’s there, and I’m excited for him to show it.”




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This might as well be Reddish’s last chance to make a name for himself in the league, and the Lakers had been after him for quite a while, so maybe he’ll be their next successful project.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a> knocked on the door of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> championship contention last season. Even with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James</a> struggling with a foot injury, they were quite close.



But he’s not getting any younger, and last season proved that he needs more help than ever. That’s why they need to be quite careful with every single move they make.



With that in mind, Lakers GM Rob Pelinka addressed the media to discuss his plans and priorities for the team’s offseason, stating that keeping their core together was at the top of their agenda.



<h2>NBA Rumors: Lakers Will Keep Most Of Their Core</h2>



“We’ve been pretty clear since our last game, with the success of making it to the Western Conference finals, we want to try our hardest to keep our core of guys together and also improve around the edges and on the margins to not only get back to where we were last year but hopefully take the next step, get into the NBA Finals,” the GM said.



“We want to try our hardest to keep this core together,” Pelinka added, stating that they will pursue “guys that play tough-minded basketball, that play defense, that play the right way.”



The Lakers won’t have that much cap space to operate with, but it’s not like they need to do some major tweaks to their roster anyway, so it’ll be interesting to see what Pelinka does in the next couple of months.

Rob Pelinka reveals the Lakers' plans for free agency - Bolavip US

Rob Pelinka reveals the Lakers' plans for free agency

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a> are at a crucial juncture as free agency approaches. Following a season marked by roster changes to support <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a>, the team now faces the challenge of retaining key players like <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/austin-reaves">Austin Reaves</a> and Rui Hachimura, both of whom are set to become free agents.



Despite being swept by the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/denver-nuggets">Denver Nuggets</a> in the Western Conference Finals, the Lakers showed noticeable improvement throughout the season. LeBron reaffirmed his status as a premier player, forming an unstoppable partnership with Anthony Davis when the center is healthy.


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Looking ahead, Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka has emphasized the importance of strategic moves in free agency to strengthen the roster. Pelinka himself shared the team’s offseason plan in the rookies’ introductory press conference.



<h2>Rob Pelinka addresses Lakers’ free agency</h2>



The moves made at the trade deadline were the reason why the Lakers turned around what was destined to be a disastrous season. That’s why the main goal for the front office is to keep most of their players in the current roster.



“We want to try our hardest to keep this core of guys together and also improve around the edges and on the margins to not only get back to where we were last year but hopefully take the next step and get into the NBA Finals. We believe in the proof of concept of this group, and we saw defensively what we were able to do to finish the season out. I think defense and rebounding wins championships. We want to lean into that”, Pelinka said according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN.



Lakers’ general manager provided some more insight on what their approach regarding free agents is going to be: “If there’s a way we can improve the roster, of course we’re going to do that. I think probably less focus of, ‘Hey, what is Team X or Team Y doing?’ And more focus on, ‘How can we optimize us?&apos;”.

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Lakers GM Rob Pelinka shares free agency plans for LeBron James’ team

It didn’t take long before <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Ben-Simmons-takes-a-shot-at-the-Nets-after-being-demoted-to-the-bench-20230214-0006.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a> circles realized that Russell Westbrook wasn’t going to work out for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Darvin-Ham-reveals-what-the-new-players-will-bring-to-the-Lakers-lineup-20230210-0012.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Los Angeles Lakers.</a> He wasn’t a good fit next to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Michael-Jordan-or-LeBron-James-Stephen-A.-Smith-reveals-his-pick-for-NBA-GOAT-20230213-0009.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LeBron James</a> and Anthony Davis, and he seemingly refused to make adjustments.
Coach Darvin Ham got Westbrook to come off the bench, and he was excelling at that role. However, LeBron James commenting he wanted the team to get Kyrie Irving made it clear that he had overstayed his welcome.
So, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Lakers-new-roster-after-trade-deadline-Projected-starting-lineup-for-2022-23-NBA-season-20230209-0030.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the Lakers</a> finally pulled the plug and found a trade partner for the former MVP. And now that he’s no longer on the team, GM Rob Pelinka admitted that the team wasn’t going to meet its expectations with him there.
<h2>NBA News: Rob Pelinka Admits The Lakers Failed With Russell Westbrook</h2>
“When we did the Russell Westbrook trade, we did it with the hope of bringing a championship – having a big three,” Pelinka explained. “Clearly, we fell short of that. But when something’s not working, as a general manager, your job is to fix it.”
“No one has a perfect track record,” the GM added.”But when you feel like a team isn’t performing the way it’s supposed to you gotta rearrange the parts. And that was sort of what we did at the trade deadline.”

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Westbrook reportedly refused to be held accountable and was difficult to coach, albeit other reports state that he was always a great professional and a solid teammate. Whatever the case, it was clear that his future was away from Los Angeles.
He may have been tough to deal with for the coaching staff, but Lakers fans weren’t fair to Russ. Now, he’ll get a final shot to end his career on a high note, even if it’s not on a championship contender.

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Rob Pelinka admits Russell Westbrook was a mistake for the Lakers - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-Rumors-Kyle-Kuzma-and-realistic-trade-targets-for-Los-Angeles-Lakers-20221228-0012.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a> are in need of improvement. It doesn’t matter if it comes from their own squad or through trades, but the team managed by Darvin Ham needs some help to at least qualify for the upcoming <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/2023-NBA-All-Star-Game-How-to-vote-for-each-team-20221228-0047.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA Playoffs</a>. However, the final decision is taken by Lakers’ VP <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Lakers-Rumors-Rob-Pelinkas-unexpected-decision-for-possible-trades-20221226-0035.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rob Pelinka</a>.
After the most recent loss to the Miami Heat, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-News-Kevin-Durant-and-LeBron-James-joke-about-their-performance-20221227-0035.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LeBron James</a>shared his thoughts on the Lakers situation while evaluating his individual performance. “I want to win and give myself a chance to still compete for championships. Playing basketbal at this level just to be playing basketball is not in my DNA. It’s not in my DNA anymore”.
With at least two months to go before the trade deadline, many Lakers’ fans, as well as analysts have mentioned the chances and the possible list of players for who could Rob Pelinka could close a deal. However, apparently there’s a different mindset inside the Lakers organization.
<h2>Lakers Rumors: Rob Pelinka’s final decision on trades for the rest of the season</h2>
There’s been multiple reports about rumors, travels, and negotiations going on for different players in the rest of the league. However, none of them have been confirmed by the Los Angeles Lakers’ front office, neither from the VicePresident Rob Pelinka, who was part of a couple of trade rumors
However, according to Dan Woike of the LA Times, internally, sources said, there’s been serious consideration given to riding out the season without making a major deal if they can’t find one that would make the team a realistic contender.The Lakers’ means for improving their roster this season are limited, rules prohibiting them from trading first-round picksother than the ones they have in 2027 and 2029 because of the steep price they paid for Davis, Woike wrote.
The Lakers have been struggling through the last two seasons without a realistic sign of improvement. There have been a couple of sparks when the Lakers’ Big 3 of Anthony Davis, LeBron James, and Russell Westbrook are all healthy.However, since the 2020 NBA Championship, there isn’t a path to go through another NBA Championship Ring.
 
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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-News-Will-Lakers-trade-their-first-round-picks--20221223-0013.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a> can’t seem to get it together as a team, even when they were already on a winning streak. With <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-News-LeBron-James-unexpected-response-to-Anthony-Davis-injury-20221220-0045.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Anthony Davis </a>outindefinitely, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-News-Pesimistic-LeBron-James-doesnt-sound-excited-about-the-Lakers-20221226-0004.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LeBron James</a> has had to carry the team, but it hasn’t been enough. None of the bench players seem to be ready to play as a Laker. However, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-News-Will-Lakers-trade-their-first-round-picks--20221223-0013.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">GM Rob Pelinka </a>won’t hesitate to make desperate trades.
With 33 points per game as a 37-year-old, LeBron James has literally taken the Lakers’ offensive by the hand to be competitive, otherwise none of the entire rosterhas put up more than 20 points per game, so far in the season. Rusell Westbrook has lost his purpose as a sixth man, because the team doesn’t get together.
In other reports, the possible trades for the Lakers have been rumored to bePatrick Beverley, Kendrick Nunn and either the 2027 or 2029 first-round pick (likely protected) for a 3-and-D wing or combo forward that fits well next Davis and James. However, as things have turned around so quickly, the way to go seems uncertain.
<h2>Lakers Trade Rumors: Rob Pelinka doesn’t want hurry up trades</h2>
As the trade deadline approaches, theLos Angeles Lakers haveto decide which move would be the smartest.If the team managed by Darvin Ham isbetter offas it is as well askeepona safe their 2027 and 2029 draft picks for future deals. In fact, as mention per reports, Rob Pelinka and the Lakers’ front office do not want to compound their previous mistakes with more moves.
Reinforcements via trade would obviously help, and the Lakers are still evaluating their options on a dormant trade market. At the same time, it becomes increasingly challenging to justify trading a first-round pick if the group continues to struggle. The front office doesn’t want to compound its previous mistakes with more win-now moves, according toJovan Buha of The Athletic.
Although the deadline is February 9th, the Lakers need both short and long term solutions in order to take advantage of possibly the last couple of seasons left for LeBron James, as the first instance. Also, to determine what’s the best for one of the historic franchises in the NBA.
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Lakers Rumors: Rob Pelinka's unexpected decision for possible trades

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The recent good performances made by <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-lakers-could-make-a-shocking-decision-about-russell-westbrook-20221121-0010.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rusell Westbrook</a>, alongside Anthony Davis, and with a healthy <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-News-Lakers-star-LeBron-James-explains-how-he-became-one-of-the-GOATs-20221202-0019.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LeBron James</a>there’s a certain peaceful and joyful environment inside the locker room. Especially coming from the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-Rumors-Lakers-have-set-a-deadline-before-making-any-trades-20221202-0026.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a>‘ front office, who are starting to set the team up
With Rob Pelinka’s renewed contract, many LA fans were disappointed because they thought he wasn’t working seriously, and at the same time, they blamed him for the recent failures. However, when the news broke out about him going to Indiana for the Myles Turner’s trade, and at the same time the Lakers started a winning streak, things changed for good.
Now, with a lot of time on his hands, Rob Pelinka is trying to settle things downs, taking his time to make crucial decisions that could possiblyimpact inside the Lakers’ locker room, as well as their performance on the court. With that mindset, the Lakers may have change their priorites in terms of trades.
<h2>NBA Rumors: Rob Pelinka won’t trade Russell Westbrook, but there’s other options</h2>
Accordind toRic Bucher, NBA Analyst ofFox Sports, “With the Lakers, it’s a matter of getting something for Russell Westbrook before he becomes a free agent next summer, and keeping the team relevant and, thereby, LeBron James happy. The problem: For all of Westbrook’s improved play coming off the bench, his salary is a whopping $47 million and a source familiar with the front office’s thinking said any deal that would have to involve one of the team’s future first-round picks ‘ain’t happening.”
However, as Bucher points out “back-up point guard Patrick Beverley is also available, a league source said, but the return for a 34-year-old point guard shooting 27% and making $13 million is not likely to be significant. Obviously the thinking on spending draft picks could change, but GM Rob Pelinka has been steadfast so far in preserving assets for the inevitable post-LeBron rebuild.”
This means that unless something drastically changes through the 2022-2023 NBA Season, Russell Westbrook, Anthony Davis, and LeBron James will finish it as the big 3 of the Lakers. Especially after a huge win over the Milwaukee Bucks, which seems like a turning point for the team managed by Darvin Ham.

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Lakers Rumors: Front office's confidence in Russell Westbrook has set a new direction towards trades

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/lebron-james-explains-why-russell-westbrook-hasnt-worked-out-for-the-lakers-20220411-0038.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Russell Westbrook’s</a> dream homecoming rapidly turned into a nightmare. From a turnover-filled preseason to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-russell-westbrooks-family-has-received-death-threats-at-lakers-games-20220308-0002.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">death threats</a> from fans, his first year with the<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/anthony-davis-takes-a-shot-at-russell-westbrook-says-he-and-lebron-dont-need-him-20220411-0006.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Los Angeles Lakers</a> was marked by disaster.
And, while putting all the blame on him for how poorly the roster was built, how unlucky they were with injuries, and how the coaching staff failed to solve their issues is unfair; he also needs to be held accountable for his subpar play this season.
<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-lakers-suspected-something-was-wrong-with-russell-westbrook-20220408-0031.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Westbrook was the team’s scapegoat</a> from day one and the fans’ despise for him only grew further throughout the season. Add a $47 million contract to that mix and it’s clear that the Lakers would be wise to try and move him.
<h2>NBA Rumors: Rob Pelinka Praises Russell Westbrook But Doesn’t Rule Out Cutting Ties With Him</h2>
Lakers’ GM Rob Pelinka addressed that situation during his exit interview. He took some time to praise Westbrook’s energy and work ethic but didn’t rule out the possibility of showing him the door:
(Transcript via Fadeaway World)
“Russ is a Hall of Fame player that gave everything he could to this organization this year. He battled every game, and we’re so appreciative of that.
In terms of Russell Westbrook and his future, part of that is in his control… He has a team option, I’m sure he’ll sit down with his agent and have discussions around that. And like any player, we’ll partner with him after that decision is made about what’s best for his future… Rest assured, we’re gonna look under every stone for ways to be better, and be open to anything that will improve our team and put us in a position to compete at a higher level next year than we did this year.
That statement is not about any specific player on our roster, it is a general statement. I don’t think it’s fair today to take any player on our roster and discuss his future… but in general, the statement I made I stand behind.”
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Moving Westbrook without giving up valuable assets will be an impossible task, and the Lakers could even explore the waive-and-stretch provision for his mammoth deal. Whatever they do, it’ll bebest for both parties to move on and pretend this never happened.

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Rob Pelinka gets brutally honest on Russell Westbrook's future with the Lakers

Rob Pelinka gets brutally honest on Russell Westbrook's future with the Lakers - Bolavip US

Things aren’t going well in Los Angeles right now. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/emotional-magic-johnson-explains-how-to-fix-the-los-angeles-lakers-20220222-0005.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lakers</a> have failed to live up to the hype and<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/humbled-lebron-james-explains-how-michael-jordan-inspired-him-20220221-0006.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> LeBron</a> James’ <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/lakers-rumors-lebron-has-made-passive-aggressive-comments-against-rob-pelinka-20220221-0008.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">passive-aggressive swipes</a> of Rob Pelinka have done little to help solve the issues.
The Lakers look like a poorly-coached team and their revamped roster failed to mesh together. Even so, the front office has shown its support for Frank Vogel and Pelinka didn’t strike any deals before the deadline.
As it usually happens when things go south on a good team, some speculate that Pelinka could be on the hot seat. However, and even despite an alleged rift with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/rich-paul-shuts-down-the-lebron-james-vs.-michael-jordan-debate-says-james-had-a-tougher-path-20220218-0013.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LeBron</a> and his camp, the Lakers still have Pelinka’s back.
<h2>NBA News: Rob Pelinka Has ‘Unwavering Support’ Of The Los Angeles Lakers</h2>
“Pelinka has the unwavering support of Lakers owner Jeanie Buss and is firmly entrenched as a pillar of the club’s four-pronged brain trust alongside Buss and the power couple of Kurt and Linda Rambis,” Stein reported.
“The Lakers will be able to trade multiple future first-round picks in the summer, after they were limited to featuring a 2027 first-rounder in their recent trade offers. The problem: They still lack players other teams covet to package with those picks,” Stein added.“James can seethe about the Lakers’ fruitless deadline all he wants, but it doesn’t make Pelinka’s hand any stronger.”
“This is an organization that has cut ties completely with Lakers icon Jerry West, who has a legit claim to Greatest Laker Ever status when you combine his playing achievements with his front-office work,” the report added. “James and agent Rich Paul, for all the perceived control they wield, are still outsiders when it comes to the Lakers’ power dynamics. If West can be cut off, rest assured LeBron can, too, if he can no longer lift the Lakers out of mediocrity.”
 
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This wouldn’t be the first time that James and a GM aren’t on the same page. If anything, that’s been the story with him throughout his entire career. So, we’ll have to wait and see which side Jeanie Buss will be on when it’s all said and done.

Los Angeles Lakers have made a decision about Rob Pelinka

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/2021-22-nba-trade-deadline-recap-all-trades-done-today-20220210-0009.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA trade deadline</a> has passed and it left a number of headline-making moves, with the Ben Simmons–James Harden trade between <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-trade-deadline-nets-sixers-reportedly-agree-harden-simmons-trade-memes-and-reactions-20220210-0019.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sixers and Nets</a> the biggest deal of the day. However, some teams look unchanged. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-legend-elgin-baylor-says-the-los-angeles-lakers-cant-beat-a-ymca-pickup-team-20220211-0003.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a> are one of them.
It hasn’t been much of a surprise, though, considering that they were not in a good position to bring interesting assets in return. But giventheir weak start to the season, we could have expected them to at least try and get a move done.
Many fans wanted the Lakers to trade <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/jamal-crawford-defends-russell-westbrook-amid-fan-backlash-20220211-0005.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Russell Westbrook</a>, who had fallen short of expectations in his first months in Los Angeles after being traded from the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/russell-westbrook-traded-to-lakers-funniest-memes-and-reactions-20210729-0016.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Washington Wizards</a> in a blockbuster last summer. But the front officedecided not to move on him yet.
<h2>Rob Pelinka supports Russell Westrbook, hopes he makes an effort to change things</h2>
Even though his numbers would suggest he’s doing just fine(19.5 PPG, 8.4 APG,8.2 RPGin 37 games), Westbrook’s performances left much to be desired so far. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/lakers-news-gm-rob-pelinka-explains-why-they-traded-for-russell-westbrook-20211222-0014.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rob Pelinka</a>, however, made sure of showing his support to Brodie.
“I think one of the hallmarks of our organization is to be supportive of all the players that wear Lakers jerseys from 1 to 15,” Pelinkasaid, as quoted by Fadeaway World.“Our job as a front office, as coaching staff as teammates for the players is to support one another. That’s one of the keys to success.”
But as supportive as he can be, Pelinka has also said Westbrook can do something to get back on track and put the doubts to rest. For him, that would be to make sacrifices, just like other great players did.
“I’ve had several conversations with Russ since we acquired him in a trade and I’ve really appreciated those. As everybody knows, Russ is a big-hearted individual. He wants to win and he knows winning with players as impactful and influential on the court as Anthony and LeBron are that it’s going to require sacrifices in his game and how he plays. We’ve had discussions around other players that have gone through those similar processes.”
 
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To encourage <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/lebron-james-admits-hes-talked-to-russell-westbrook-over-improving-his-game-20220210-0004.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Westbrook</a> to make this extra effort, Pelinka has mentionedcases in which making sacrifices paid off. “I was as an agent I remember when I represented Andre Iguodala and he went from sort of being an All-Star in Philly, was traded to Golden State, played a different role there had to mold and shape his game and won championships,” he said. “We all know some of the changes and sacrifices Kobe has made in his career when he went from playing into the triangle. Those are the processes, I’m never trying to compare players to players. 
“Those are evolutions and processes that players have gone through.Russ and I have had really great discussions around those. I think the conversation have really been two-sided with a lot of listening and dialogue on both sides and I’ve really appreciated that about Russ.”
Now it remains to be seen whether <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/russell-westbrook-takes-a-shot-at-lakers-coach-frank-vogel-20220209-0013.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Westbrook</a> embraces this and shows a better version of himself in the second half of the season. The Lakers’ playoff aspirations could be on the line, so they’ll need Russ to turn up his game.
 
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