The preseason is doing a phenomenal job keeping everyone waiting until the regular season begins. With teams giving a glimpse of what’s to come, fans are already combing through teams’ faults and calling them out for it. Unfortunately, the Los Angeles Lakers are having the worst of it. After losing their fourth preseason game against the Golden State Warriors, fans were most cruel towards Russell Westbrook, who could not put up the performance expected of him. However, Westbrook is not one to keep quiet and had a response of his own.

Russell Westbrook taunts fans and media

Injury woes are definitely one of the biggest reasons behind the Lakers losing games. Talen Horton-Tucker, Malik Monk, and Trevor Ariza have been ruled out because of injuries. And LeBron James was kept out of the game to rest as well. This had its consequences as the Lakers lost to the Golden State Warriors 121-114.

However, a lot of the blame fell on Westbrook, who missed the last two preseason games. He looked rusty, played only the first half, clocking in only 17 points. In that, he scored 2 points on a 1-7 shooting. This obviously reflected badly on him but this is just the preseason.

And the way he was bashed, Westbrook explained that he expects to be applauded just as much as he was humiliated when he performs well. As per Jovan Buha, “Russell Westbrook just told the Lakers media to “keep that same energy” post-game once he has 20 assists in a game.”

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Can the Lakers pick up the slack?

The Los Angeles Lakers first have to address health issues within the team. And if they aren’t able to get them back, they might have to consider signing some free agents soon as well.

Other than that, it only seems like a chemistry issue. The Lakers roster has gone through a major upgrade and for teammates to adjust to each other will take a little time. So, fans should not be panicking as of yet. There is plenty of time before it reaches that stage and the regular season is yet to commence. Until then, ‘patience is a virtue’ will be a good motto to abide by.

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