Loading...
Russell Westbrook has made a significant sacrifice for the Clippers by requesting to come off the bench, as reported by various sources. This decision aims to accelerate the team's winning process. Westbrook's willingness to make this move has been praised by Clippers' coach Ty Lue. Despite the initial surprise, Lue acknowledged Westbrook's commitment to helping the team succeed. The lineup adjustments, including pairing Westbrook with James Harden, reflect the team's strategic approach to optimize player combinations and performance.
It all started with Westbrook sacrifice https://t.co/1hGzDIkcK5
Lue on Russ' play off the bench: "Just switching units and playing with different guys. We got to get him used to it, get him accustomed to doing that. It's tough to go from starting to off the bench or from off the bench to starting, especially with the caliber player that he is
Russell Westbrook coming off the bench. Incidentally, he's still paired with James Harden in the lineup along with Kawhi, Powell and Theis
As the Clippers start the game, Russell Westbrook is by the entrance tunnel stretching and getting warm.
Ty Lue said he was surprised when Russell Westbrook reached out about coming off bench.
Ty Lue said he and Russell Westbrook texted the night before practice and then met before yesterday’s practice and Westbrook offered to come off bench to help Clippers win. Lue gave a shout out to Westbrook for wanting to make the move to sacrifice.
Russell Westbrook coming off the bench was the right move for the team. Sucks it had to be him and not Harden. Russ/Powell/PG lineups in the second quarter will be good.
Russell Westbrook is making another big sacrifice for the Clippers https://t.co/nHzYoDpV0e
russ shouldn’t have to come off the bench but i get it
Russell Westbrook is making another big sacrifice for the Clippers https://t.co/wdR2dDHrD7
Russell Westbrook has requested that he comes off the bench to accelerate the winning process. Terance Mann will start in his place, per @ChrisBHaynes https://t.co/Zd4ObUpVAJ
Russ wants to come off the bench tonight. 🤝 https://t.co/6PRLVR0QFF
Russell Westbrook has spoken with Clippers coaches about coming off of the bench, per @ChrisBHaynes. As starter last season (24 games): ▪️ 15.1 PPG, 5.1 RPG, 7.2 APG As a reserve last season (49 games): ▪️ 16.2 PPG, 6.1 RPG, 7.7 APG https://t.co/pZgpsZVii8
BREAKING: Russell Westbrook has requested to come off the bench, per @ChrisBHaynes Real leadership 🙌 https://t.co/UoYYOE38nO