Russell Westbrook

“Pat Bev is gonna help Russ get back close to the level that he was at 'cause he’s gonna hold him accountable” - Shaquille O’Neal on Patrick Beverley’s biggest impact on the LA Lakers next season

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“Russ is one of the most misunderstood players of our generation” – NBA analyst believes NBA has developed a false image of Russell Westbrook, says settling differences with Patrick Beverley was smart move

"What is he? 50x the player Patrick Beverley is?" - Chris Broussard asserts Russell Westbrook will find it almost insulting to come off the bench behind Pat Bev and Dennis Schroder

“He was in much better condition as a 14, 15, 16-year-old than his dad was” – NBA analyst praises LeBron James’ son on his playing style, believes he has massive potential coming into the league

"You know that alarm that went off last year when the Westbrook trade happened?" - Chris Mannix predicts LA Lakers' new-look backcourt will fail miserably

"He has lost the ability that he had last year to have any sense of entitlement" - NBA analyst believes Dennis Schroder and Pat Beverley's addition have put Russell Westbrook in a precarious situation

“But the outside world has made it a lot bigger than it actually is” - Russell Westbrook speaks out on his relationship with Patrick Beverley

“I don’t believe that Russell Westbrook will ever be this bad again” - Stephen A. Smith believes Russell Westbrook will help the LA Lakers to the playoffs but cites Russ’ need to adapt his game to the team

"It's all about evolution as a player" - Former NBA champion suggests Russell Westbrook make adjustments in his game, exemplifies how 10x NBA All-Star came back strong after facing criticism

"Russell Westbrook did not want to play defense...He still thinks he's an MVP candidate" - NBA analyst asserts Lakers to be aggressive and less dependent on LeBron James, says Russell Westbrook stats are hollow

“We couldn't stand each other, we was almost going blows in back of locker rooms” - Kendrick Perkins believes Russell Westbrook, Beverley can build chemistry like him & Garnett

“Russ can’t go anywhere in the NBA where they want him’ – NBA analyst speculates on Russell Westbrook’s future with  LA Lakers, says trade talks on media day by Lakers implies skepticism over Russell Westbrook

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