LeBron James just made fun of everyone doubting Russell Westbrook's fit with the Los Angeles Lakers.
After the Purple and Gold traded for Russ to form a new Big 3 along with LeBron and Anthony Davis, fans and experts alike expressed concerns whether Westbrook is the right fit for the team. While his triple-double averages are remarkable, his impact on winning has long been questioned–with some thinking he is more concerned with numbers than making winning plays.
LeBron, however, shut down those talks with a rather hilarious post on Instagram. Not only did the Lakers superstar show he's working out with Westbrook to prepare for the new season, but he also made sure to let everyone know (fans and haters alike) that there is no reason to worry about or criticize Brodie's fit with the Lakers.
As James hinted, the former Oklahoma City Thunder guard is adjusting well and understanding his role perfectly.
Article Continues Below“Work with the Brodie! I agree I don’t think this will work @russwest44,” LeBron James wrote before putting a blue cap emoji to indicate that he's lying.
The Lakers gave up Kyle Kuzma, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Montrezl Harrell along with the no. 22 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft to acquire Russell Westbrook from the Washington Wizards. The team then beefed up the roster with the signing of veteran players like Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard, Trevor Ariza and Wayne Ellington to name a few.
Sure enough, their offseason overhaul catapulted the Lakers to contender status once again, pitting them against the Brooklyn Nets as the top teams in the NBA.
It remains to be seen how the Russ experiment will pan out for LA. Nonetheless, it sure looks like James and Westbrook are ready to make it work no matter what sacrifices they need to do.