The Lakers’ 2021-22 season is mercifully coming to an end, and many feel it has been the most disastrous, or even the worst one in franchise history.
Whether it’s fair or not, much of the attention and blame for L.A.’s failures have centered around Russell Westbrook, who was acquired in a huge trade last summer.
When he came to L.A., it was expected he would give the Lakers a legitimate Big 3 and make them one of the favorites to win the NBA championship.
Although there were many culprits, Westbrook’s inconsistent play throughout the season was one reason the team fell well short of expectations.
But reportedly, the frustrations with Westbrook went deeper than simply some bad performances on the court.