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The Los Angeles Lakers traded the bulk of their supporting cast for Russell Westbrook this offseason, and they’ve paid a hefty price for that decision. After starting the past two seasons extremely well, the 2021-22 Lakers are just 20-19 through 39 games despite playing one of the easiest and home-heaviest schedules in basketball. The Lakers have sorely missed the defense and depth they surrendered for Westbrook, who is averaging below 20 points per game for the first time in a decade. His rebound and assist numbers are down as well, his turnovers remain sky-high and he still can’t space the floor for LeBron James or the other Laker ball-handlers.
There’s still time…
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