Skip Bayless has had a whole lot to say about the Los Angeles Lakers these past couple of years. Overall, he has been tough on LeBron James, however, he has been much tougher on Russell Westbrook. Westbrook is someone who has struggled as a member of the Lakers. While he got better off the bench, it still wasn’t enough. Consequently, Bayless has been urging the Lakers to trade him. After all, it is the trade deadline which means now would be the time for them to do it.
Interestingly enough, the Lakers had been working on a deal with numerous other teams. One of those teams was the Utah Jazz. Subsequently, they decided to come through with a finalized deal. Late last night, the Lakers sent Westbrook to the Jazz. Moreover, the Timberwolves entered the deal. This eventually led to the Lakers landing players like Jarred Vanderbilt, Malik Beasley, and D’Angelo Russell. Overall, this was a blockbuster move that makes the Lakers a lot better.
Skip Bayless Speaks
Today, Bayless got to give his opinion on this trade. As you can imagine, he thinks this is massive for the Lakers. Moreover, he believes Darvin Ham will love this. “I give them a shot at making a run at winning the West because I have that much respect left for LeBron James. The cloud that hung over them was Russ,” Bayless said. “The cloud that hung over the Lakers was Russell Westbrook and was constantly a problem for Darvin Ham. I think he’s the most relieved human on Earth right now.” Whether or not Bayless is right about this, still very much remains to be seen.
The Lakers will be very interesting to watch over these coming weeks. They need to start winning games, otherwise, they will not make the postseason. However, they have a well-rounded roster now which means there are absolutely no excuses. Hopefully, for LeBron and their fans, they can get it done. Let us know what you think of the Westbrook trade, in the comments down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the sports world.