They already have two alpha males in LeBron James and Anthony Davis and now the Lakers have added another in the uber-talented Russell Westbrook. How the three of them make it fit will determine the fate of the Lakers as they chase the franchise’s 18th NBA championship. Westbrook, who was acquired from the Washington Wizards for Kyle Kuzma, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Montrezl Harrell and the No. Westbrook led the league in assists last season, averaging 11.7 per game. He grew up a Lakers fan, admiring Kobe Bryant, who became a friend and mentor for Westbrook.

Source: Los Angeles Times August 11, 2021 01:18 UTC