These are turbulent times within the Los Angeles Lakers locker room. Amidst a rapidly spiraling season, rumors surrounding the team have spread all over social media. Chief among these rumors are the purported suggestion to bench former MVP candidate Russell Westbrook, as the star has visibly struggled at times during the season.
After a huge win over the Golden State Warriors, Lakers forward Carmelo Anthony talked about the outside noise the team has been facing. Melo said that at the very least, the team isn't pointing fingers or blaming anyone explicitly during this troubling period of their season. (via ClutchPoints' Michael Corvo)
“The thing I'm glad we're not doing right now is pointing fingers.”… He said the Lakers are doing a good job making sure their locker room stays together without listening to the outside noise.
When you're a team that is as high-profile as the Lakers, you will always be subject under intense scrutiny. The team's championship aspirations falling apart is juicy content for many rumor-spreaders in the league. Thankfully for the Lakers, they have some wise veterans among them to keep them steady.
The Lakers were riding an unfortunate losing streak into their game against Golden State. However, LeBron James pulled out a classic game from his bag and delivered a monster 56-point double-double to power them to a win. Russell Westbrook, the player often scrutinized this season, also did his part by dropping 20 points.
This might be the game that turns things around for the Lakers. A play-in spot is well within reach for them. All it takes is a few good games, and they're right back in the thick of things.
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