Despite “a little struggle” in finding his role in his first season with the Lakers, Westbrook said he remains determined. “My role and what I’m doing has changed every single night,” Westbrook said. “So I’m just trying to figure that out as I’m playing and to be able to benefit and help my team.”
Source: Ohm Youngmisuk @ ESPN
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Via @Dan Woike: Time is running out on Lakers and Russell Westbrook latimes.com/sports/lakers/… – 4:14 AM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
After watching Reggie Jackson dance through Lakers defense for 36 points, Russell Westbrook said he is still trying to figure out his role which changes “every single night.” Asked if Russ off bench is possibility, Vogel says everything has been discussed espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 4:11 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Frank Vogel was asked if the coaching staff had discussed bringing Westbrook off the bench.
‘We’ve discussed everything. ‘ – 1:10 AM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Quick @LockedOnLakers reaction video to the 132-111 loss to the Clippers. To put it kindly, the wheels fell off during the third quarter. And Reggie Jackson absolutely tortured the Lakers and Westbrook. @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods pic.twitter.com/MChE1TVrSh – 1:08 AM
Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
Frank Vogel was asked if there have been discussions on potentially bringing Russell Westbrook off the bench: “We’ve talked about everything.” – 1:05 AM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Frank Vogel to @Bill Oram on if the Lakers’ coaching staff has considered bringing Russell Westbrook off the bench: “We’ve talked about everything.” – 1:04 AM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Frank Vogel on if they’ve talked about bringing Russell Westbrook off the bench: “We’ve talked about everything.” – 1:04 AM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Frank Vogel on if he has thought about bringing Westbrook off the bench: “We’ve talked about everything.” – 1:04 AM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Frank Vogel on Russell Westbrook’s fit: “We’re trying to coach the whole team and find solutions that are best for the team. We’re looking at all of our players and how we’re using all of them.” – 1:03 AM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
Russell Westbrook, among other things he said tonight: I’m not a quitter. It’s not in my genes. … I’m never gonna give up because of a little struggle. – 12:58 AM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Russell Westbrook maintained that “I had no expectations” on what this season would entail – 12:55 AM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Russell Westbrook on what he thinks about the Lakers getting swept by the Clippers in the regular season: “Nothing.” – 12:51 AM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Reggie Jackson hitting a three after a dustup with Westbrook — then Westbrook trying to answer with a three that clangs off the rim, hits the top of the backboard, then goes in, but doesn’t count — is a perfect summary of this game. AK – 12:27 AM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Why is Russell Westbrook mad?
He just tried to trip Reggie Jackson after getting crossed up. – 12:21 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Reggie Jackson on triple-double alert and he is talking to Russell Westbrook. – 12:21 AM
Sopan Deb @SopanDeb
the lakers have a ball dominant star with questionable defense and a big contract they’ll have to think about trading.
and they have to think about what to do with russell westbrook – 11:55 PM
J. Michael Falgoust @ThisIsJMichael
Westbrook’s finishing at the rim didn’t just suddenly become bad. It always has been bad. But if all you saw was highlights of him dunking on rim attacks, you end up w/a warped perception. He just missed basically an uncontested layup…yet again 🤦🏾♂️#LakersClippers – 11:54 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Halftime: Clippers 66, Lakers 63
The Lakers closed the final 4:10 of the 2nd quarter on a 14-0 run to turn this from a blowout into a game. LeBron James has 18 points. Malik Monk and Russell Westbrook each have 12. The Lakers need to get something from their bench in 2nd half. – 11:17 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
Lakers, once down 17 in second, trail Clippers 66-63 at halftime. LeBron James has 18 points, Malik Monk and Russell Westbrook both have 12. – 11:15 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
Reaves-to-Russ alley-oop. Not the best defensive game for Westbrook, but he’s given some of the best highlights of the evening on the offensive end. – 11:12 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Clippers are now 9 for 12 from 3 after B2B makes from Luke Kennard, who’s been especially hot against LAL all season.
LAL trail 66-54 after a Monk 3, and Westbrook and-1 layup (missed FT) countered. – 11:09 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Russell Westbrook flexing on Ivica Zubac after drawing a foul and finishing. Not quite Russ’ reaction after he posterized Rudy Gobert, but a lot of Westbrook emotion afterwards. – 11:09 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Chuck the Condor was trying to annoy LeBron James, Russell Westbrook and Dwight Howard before tipoff. They all ignored him. – 10:16 PM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Tonight
LAC (33-31)
Nicolas Batum
Marcus Morris Sr.
Ivica Zubac
Terance Mann
Reggie Jackson
LAL (27-34)
Austin Reaves
LeBron James
Dwight Howard
Malik Monk
Russell Westbrook – 9:32 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Frank Vogel said Dwight Howard will start for Stanley Johnson tonight, so:
Westbrook, Monk, Reaves, LeBron and Dwight will start.
He added: “We’re definitely going to use D.J. Augustin” off the bench. – 8:35 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Frank Vogel says the Lakers will start Dwight Howard, LeBron James, Austin Reaves, Malik Monk and Russell Westbrook against the Clippers. – 8:34 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Guard Charlie Westbrook, who played for the Heat in the 2013-14 preseason, has been added by the Heat’s G League affiliate, the Sioux Falls Skyforce. – 1:35 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Report: Lakers, Russell Westbrook share mutual interest in him moving on this offseason nba.nbcsports.com/2022/03/03/rep… – 12:01 PM
More on this storyline
Afterward, Lakers head coach Frank Vogel said the coaching staff has discussed several options to help get the team back on track, including the possibility of bringing Westbrook off the bench. “We’ve talked about everything,” Vogel said when asked if the Lakers have discussed the idea of having Westbrook come off the bench. Asked if it is something that could be seen moving forward, Vogel repeated himself: “We’ve talked about everything.” -via ESPN / March 4, 2022
He added: “But my expectations are still the same. I’m not a quitter. It’s not in my genes. I don’t quit, regardless of what the hell is going on. I’m going to fight to the end, and if it don’t work, that’s cool, too. I can live with the results. But I’m never going to give up or give in because of a little struggle that’s happening this time of the year.” -via ESPN / March 4, 2022
Harrison Faigen: Charles Barkley is going off, saying he’s not saying the word “Lakers” until they win a playoff game, and calls the people at ESPN and TNT “nitwits” for putting “these losers” on television so much. -via Twitter @hmfaigen / March 4, 2022
