Russell Westbrook has personally addressed the rumors about him wanting to go away the Clippers and discover a extra important function on one other staff.
After the Clippers had been eradicated within the first spherical by the hands of the Mavericks, The Athletic reported the challenges that got here with Russ “being relegated to a reserve role” was a much more troublesome “process behind the scenes than team officials had made it appear publicly”.
So, the outlet concluded that he might want to take up a greater alternative “elsewhere”.
Russ instantly addressed stories corresponding to these on his Instagram web page.
In his first paragraph Westbrook stated, “Understand that anything you read about what I’ve said or haven’t said has likely been fabricated.”
The nine-time veteran All-Star actually made it sound like he’s joyful the place he’s and ended assertion by saying, “I for one enjoyed my year, and worked hard to bring the energy, and provide a spark for our team with each opportunity I was given. I felt that I was and remain more than willing to take on new roles, and make certain sacrifices in hope that it would make our team better. I hoped for a different outcome, but I also enjoyed being in the trenches with my teammates this year, who have all been supportive of me throughout the season. I hope to come back better, stronger, and remain eager to take on any role that continues to put us in the best position to win next season!”
Westbrook has a participant possibility in his contract, so he can turn out to be a free agent as quickly as this summer time.
Although for now, it appears as if Westbrook isn’t going wherever.
Whether he’ll nonetheless be taking part in different All-Star veterans like Kawhi Leonard and Paul George will probably be one other matter.
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