Russell Westbrook was a Lakers fan from childhood, and he skipped school to attend their championship parades. Los Angeles general manager Rob Pelinka pulled off a spectacular trade to team Westbrook with LeBron James and Anthony Davis on a reconfigured Lakers roster designed to win rings now. When it came together over the past week, the 32-year-old Westbrook said he repeatedly found himself at a loss for words. "Being from LA, you always wish that you could play for your home team," Westbrook said. The Lakers believe they can take full advantage of both James and Westbrook, a pairing that seems potentially difficult.

Source: Fox News August 10, 2021 23:03 UTC