Russell Westbrook, now playing for the Los Angeles Clippers, has expressed that he is much happier with his new team compared to his time with the Lakers. Westbrook attributes his happiness to finding joy in playing basketball and feeling embraced by the Clippers. He also mentioned being grateful for the opportunity and a team that wanted him during a tough time. Paul George, Westbrook's teammate, has previously explained why he wanted Westbrook on the Clippers after his turmoil with the Lakers. The Clippers had also discussed the possibility of James Harden joining the team with Westbrook before he re-signed.
.@Rachel__Nichols says Russell Westbrook approved James Harden joining the team: “Before he re-signed, the Clippers talked to him about the possibility of Harden walking in the locker room. They want to succeed.” https://t.co/Gco9Es3nrs
A little tension between Russell Westbrook and his old team? https://t.co/r9wlzAUXs9
Russell Westbrook Can Barely Contain His Excitement That He's No Longer On The Lakers https://t.co/EYqXxQXi5f https://t.co/v26fOUCyTU
Tonight: Russell Westbrook faces off against his former team, the Lakers. 🍿 https://t.co/j8NTeBxccQ
Paul George explained why he wanted Russell Westbrook on the Clippers after his turmoil with the Lakers https://t.co/Gr0tgT3De4
Russell Westbrook on why he’s happier with the Clippers than Lakers: “Long list. But we don’t got enough time for that today… I’m very grateful for an opportunity and a team that wanted me during a tough time…” (via @joeylinn_) https://t.co/2yid7ellKx
Now on @njdotcom Russell Westbrook is ‘definitely, definitely, definitely happy’ after James Harden trade to Clippers https://t.co/cKqFojtnUL
Russell Westbrook on being happier with the Clippers https://t.co/FvlSLzMYVK
Asked Russell Westbrook why so many people say he looks much happier now as Clipper and why he is happier, Russ responded saying it’s a long list but talked at length about finding the joy of playing basketball and being embraced here by Clippers. He reiterated how grateful he is