Jeanie Buss Delivers Shocking Russell Westbrook Take Then Clarifies Herself

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Jeanie Buss has had some interesting opinions over the years.

While the Lakers have three superstars on the roster, including LeBron James, Russell Westbrook, and Anthony Davis, there is no doubt that the team has been out of sorts these days. Last year, they couldn't even make it to the play-in round, and very few people have faith that they will go much farther this year.

Team owner Jeanie Buss begs to differ, however, as she loves the players on this team. In fact, during an interview with Sam Amick of The Athletic, Buss made an eye-opening statement about Westbrook, that is sure to raise some eyebrows.

Jeanie Buss Delivers Shocking Russell Westbrook Take Then Clarifies Herself
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"From my point of view, (Westbrook) was our best player last year," Buss said. Amick was admittedly dumbfounded by the quote and asked Buss for a follow-up. She eventually corrected herself, noting that Russ was great when it came to showing up for work.

“The word I should have used was ‘consistent,’” she told Amick. “He played 78 games last season.”

Jeanie Buss Delivers Shocking Russell Westbrook Take Then Clarifies Herself
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While this may be true, it is important to note that the Lakers were out of sync largely due to how poorly of a fit Russ was with the roster. Heading into this season, the Lakers may even consider moving Russ as there are players out there who would complement LeBron and AD a whole lot better.

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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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