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Derek Fisher shares his thoughts on Russell Westbrook

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Russell Westbrook has been having a bumpy season thus far in terms of individual performances. Since joining the Lakers in summer, the 33-year-old point guard has been adjusting to a new role on the team.

According to Derek Fisher, who won five NBA championships as a Laker, Westbrook appears to be more relaxed at this stage of season than he was before. He would like to see Russ put more effort on the defensive end though.

โ€œHe seems to be more relaxed even though he is still playing hard,โ€ Fisher said on Spectrum SportsNet. โ€œWhether thatโ€™s a mental adjustment. Honestly, as good as weโ€™ve seen Melo at home and not as efficient on the road, one could argue that Russ is better on the road.

โ€œI think in Orlando and in Miami the decision making, not playing too fast, I think there was only one possession where he played a little fast late in that game in Miami that cost a team I think a turnover.

โ€œHe seems to just be in a balanced place which I…

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