There's an abundance of ways to prove how Russell Westbrook's first season with the Los Angeles Lakers.
When in the course of an interview in the Athlete's Sam Amick, the Lakers managing owner made a somewhat baffling assertion.
Jeanie Buss- Sam Ammick
She claimed that Westbrook was the most effective player for the Lakers and cited his work level and his ability to remain in the game.
Jeanie Buss- Westbrook
"All I can say is that, from my point of view, (Westbrook) was our best player last year. He played pretty much every single game, showed up, worked hard.
Jeanie Buss- Statement
You know, I would have loved to have seen what this team would have looked like if they stayed healthy.
Jeanie Buss- Stayed Healthy
It's really tough to win when Anthony Davis isn't on the court. LeBron was hurt a lot of the season.
Jeanie Buss- Lot Of The Season
To put it in a more polite manner, Lakers fans are going to be adamant about that assertion.
Jeanie Buss- Assertion
Jeanie Buss- The Hopes
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Westbrook was the most powerful lightning rod during a turbulent season of the Lakers who acquired him in the hopes.
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