More than half of the NBA 2022-23 is already over. Things have not gone well either for Los Angeles Lakers or for the ex-Lakers point guard, Russell Westbrook. Standing at 13th place in the Western Conference, things did not click well between Lakers and Westbrook. Westbrook performed well in-between but could not keep up the consistency in his performances. This finally led to the franchise finally looking for other options in the recent trade window.

Lakers traded Russell Westbrook to Utah Jazz while reacquiring D’Angelo Russell from Minnesota Timberwolves in a three-team, eight-player deal. However, there have been reports that Los Angeles Clippers might buy out Westbrook. Even during all this going on, Shaquille O’Neal had his own thoughts regarding Lakers and Westbrook’s possible move to Clippers.

Shaquille O’Neal trashes Lakers and show his support to Russell Westbrook

The Lakers legend had a say regarding the trade of Westbrook from the Lakers. Talking in the recent episode of his ‘The Big Podcast with Shaq‘, O’Neal let all his honest views out. While talking in his podcast, O’Neal was asked if a buy out happens where should Russell Westbrook go. In the response the legend said, “I think Russ should go to the Clippers.” O’Neal claimed that Westbrook could help the franchise in a big way. O’Neal puts his faith in Westbrook and said that the point guard is going to provide assists and increase the energy of the team.

When asked about how it might feel for Westbrook coming to Los Angeles Clippers as he is a L.A product. Even if Westbrook gets hate from the Laker fans for going to Clippers, O’Neal took Westbrook’s side and trashed his own ex-side. Supporting Westbrook the Lakers legend said, “So if I was him, I would throw it in the face of the Laker fans and go with the team that’s making the playoffs and not fighting to get in the playoffs.”

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Westbrook trade and Lakers current position

While Lakers planned for better things after the Westbrook trade, they still have not found their winning ways yet. However, on the other hand Westbrook will make it to the playoffs if he moves to Clippers which are currently standing at 5th place. Lakers might struggle to make it to the playoffs while Westbrook might make it to the playoffs even if he stays at Jazz.

Whichever franchise makes it to the playoffs remains a big question. There still are other big questions like will Westbrook’s trade help Lakers, will Jazz be able to get the best out of Westbrook or will Westbrook move to the Clippers, all remains to be looked forward for. What are your views about this situation? Do let us know in the comment section below.

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