NBA: Trading Westbrook at the beginning shocked Lao Zhan

"Rookie, you'd better keep your mouth shut and show me some respect!"

Playing time has decreased in the last two games. Westbrook already had some grievances, but now he was dropped by someone with a 10-day contract. Westbrook's emotions were completely ignited.

Deckard was a little confused, and was about to open his mouth to refute, when James stood beside them and separated them.

Rondo and Gary Clark also stepped forward to push Dyke away.

Deckard was a little confused, so he looked at Rondo and Clark on the side with a puzzled expression.

"Hey, what's wrong with him? I'm just telling the truth, why is he like a powder keg?"

"I'm also a player who plays on the court. Shouldn't I point out his mistakes?"

After Dyke finished speaking, he looked at Rondo with aggrieved face.

Rondo shook his head slightly: "Young man, you have a good idea, but you still crossed the line. Westbrook is the superstar of the team. His mistakes are naturally pointed out by the coach. You are not qualified."

Rondo said it very euphemistically. In the NBA, high-ranking stars generally care about face. Few superstars can bear being reprimanded by a person with a short contract of 10 days.

Undoubtedly, Deckard's behavior just now has offended Westbrook's team status.

Deke nodded half-understanding, and sat on the bench blankly.

He even started to worry about losing his job. Although he did play well, no one would offend the superstar on the team because of a small role.

Rondo also saw what Deckard was worried about, but Rondo didn't have any good suggestions, so he could only pat him on the shoulder to express his comfort.

On Westbrook's side, James is sitting on the bench trying to persuade Westbrook.

"Russell, you know, Deke didn't mean to offend you, that kid just doesn't know how to measure."

"Don't be angry because of him, our game is not over yet!"

Listening to James' words, Westbrook's face was still drooping, without any change in expression.

Seeing Westbrook's appearance, James paused, and he continued: "Hey, man, I know what you're worried about."

"I've been playing a little bit less lately, but that's the coach's arrangement, he's doing it for us to win."

"Dude, stats don't matter at all before victory. Don't you want to prove that you can win?"

"Everyone has to sacrifice something! This is how we win!"

James could tell at a glance that Westbrook was worrying about playing time, and what he said hit Westbrook's heart directly.

Winning a championship trophy is the most important thing for Westbrook.

As the historical triple-double king, Westbrook has never won the championship, which obviously has a great impact on his career and historical ranking.

Because it wasted a lot of time to form the Thunder's three young men and Harden's backcourt double guns, Westbrook's peak period has been exhausted!
His career seems to have come to an end, and now his desire for a championship has reached its peak!

It is no exaggeration to say that this year's Big Three of the Lakers with thick eyebrows and James is Westbrook's last chance to win the championship in his career!

If there is no championship this year, Westbrook may really have no championship for life!

Sure enough, as James expected, as soon as the words fell, Westbrook's anger disappeared by more than half, and his face eased a lot.

James pursed his lips, patted Westbrook on the shoulder lightly, and left.

James knew in his heart that Lin Fei really wanted to trade Westbrook.

But as long as Westbrook can integrate into the Lakers and perform well on the court, James doesn't want to trade him away.

After all, Westbrook was brought by James, and James also wanted to lead Westbrook to win a championship from the bottom of his heart!
Russell, if your performance can be justified, I will definitely not let Lin Fei trade you away.

James sighed softly, and promised secretly in his heart.

"Hey, buddy! Go!"

Rondo saw Westbrook's face soften in the distance, and quickly patted Deck beside him.

Deckard understands that Rondo wants to apologize to Westbrook, but he always has some embarrassment, hesitating and not knowing what to do.

"Your job doesn't come easy, and the Lakers are a good fit for you."

Rondo chuckled and said something to Deckard.

Deck lowered his head, his eyes flickering constantly. After hesitating for a while, Deck stood up, walked to Westbrook and apologized to him.

"Westbrook, I was a little disrespectful to you just now, I'm very sorry! You know that."

"Stop talking, Deke, I have a problem too. I was a bit aggressive just now, so I'm sorry brother."

Westbrook is not a small-minded person, he didn't make things difficult for Deckard, but took the initiative to give Deckard a step down.

At this moment, head coach Vogel finally finished discussing tactics with his coaching team, and he quickly gathered the players together.

"Guys, Jokic also recovered some energy after halftime, so he should play early in the third quarter, so we will continue to use Westbrook with a small lineup to consume his energy."

"When Jokic is off the court, James, you bring a big lineup to widen the point difference!"

"On the defensive end, continue to adopt the previous strategy, which is to let him play alone and not let him connect his teammates!"

"Don't care how many points he will score tonight, guys, take a good rest now, tonight's victory belongs to us!"

After Vogel quickly arranged the strategy, he asked the players to rest.

The players dispersed, and a staff member quietly walked up to Vogel and told Vogel about the conflict between Westbrook and Deckard.

During the intermission, after Vogel praised Kwadek at the door of the locker room, he rushed to formulate tactics. In addition, the conflict between Westbrook and Deckard was not much, and Vogel did not notice it.

Now hearing what the staff said, Vogel was very surprised. He didn't expect the two to have a conflict in the locker room. Although the conflict was not big, it was not a good thing.

But when the staff said that the two had reconciled, Vogel was relieved.

The two reconciled so quickly, it seems that the problem is not very big!

After a while, the intermission ended, and the Lakers players returned to the court.

"Oh ho ho ho, the game has started again, let's turn our attention back to the court!"

"The Nuggets took the lead in the first half, now let's look at the game between the two teams in the second half!"

The two commentators in front of the technical stage explained quickly.

With the whistle of the referee, the game restarted.

Vogel sent a small lineup of Westbrook, Gua Ge, Deckard, Gary Clark and Gabriel.

Unexpectedly, the Nuggets actually took Jokic down and put on a small lineup consisting of Rivers Jr., Monta Morris, Button, Gordon, and Chick-Nagy!

Vogel was very surprised. In his impression, the Nuggets rarely try this kind of small lineup. This trick really made Vogel unexpected!
Westbrook, who was on the court, also looked confused, looking at Vogel with his eyes asking for help.

Why didn't Jokic play?

Coach, this is different from what you said! !