NBA: A historic trade with the Lakers, proof falls

Posted on July 16, 2022 at 1:35 p.m. by Hugo Ferreira

In difficulty at the Los Angeles Lakers, Russell Westbrook could pack his bags this summer. His future is uncertain, but Thad Foucher advised him to stay in California. However, as revealed by the agent, Brodie didn’t see the situation in the same light, and would therefore be thinking of leaving. A difference of point of view which led to the separation of the two men, who had worked together since 2008.

The career of Russell Westbrook took a turn a year ago. The leader changed franchise for the 3rd time in as many years by joining the Los Angeles Lakers. On paper, the 33-year-old was expected to form a monstrous trio with LeBron James and Anthony Davisonly, the results did not follow, and brodie was often lonely due to the injuries of his two teammates. Statistically, this was down sharply compared to what it had been able to produce with Oklahoma, Houston as well as Washington. And it wasn’t all over yet. Indeed, after 14 years, the native of Long Beach and his agent ended their collaboration.

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Westbrook and his agent have separated

For ESPN, Thad Foucher announced that its collaboration with Russell Westbrook was over. However, he had been his agent for 14 years, and the end of his university career with the UCLA Bruins (Chicago). An adventure of which the 66-year-old American has very fond memories: “I represented Russell Westbrook for 14 years and am proud of our partnership which included a very successful 2008 draft, a super-max contract and the only renegotiated and extended max contract in history. I have also supported Russell throughout his rise to become a major figure in the fashion industry and recently orchestrated three successive swaps on Russell’s behalf, culminating in the swap with the Los Angeles Lakers, his hometown. Each time, teams gave up valuable players and assets to acquire Russell – and each time a new organization welcomed his arrival. We did it together with grace and class”. Despite everything, the two men separated, and the future of Westbrook is the cause.

Foucher and Westbrook were at odds over his future

Thad Foucher did not forget to explain the reason for this separation. The agent advised the ringleader to stay with the Los Angeles Lakersespecially since Darvin Ham had publicly mentioned his case, and seems to be counting on him. However, the two would disagree on this: “Now, with the possibility of a fourth trade in four years, the market is telling the Lakers that they need to add additional value with Russell in any trade scenario. And even then, such a trade may require Russell to leave the new team immediately through a buyout. My belief is that this type of trade only serves to diminish Russell’s value and that his best option is to stay with the Lakers, embrace the starting role and the support that Darvin Ham has publicly offered. Russell is a first choice player for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame and he will prove it again before he retires. Unfortunately, irreconcilable differences exist as to the best path forward for him and we are no longer working together. I wish Russell and his family the best.”. Only if Foucher advise to Westbrook to stay at the Lakers but for the two to go their separate ways because of their too-different point of view, then that means the 2017 MVP would love to pack his bags.

A conflict between Westbrook and LeBron James?

One of the reasons for the desire to leave Russell Westbrook could be his relationship with LeBron James. Indeed, the two teammates did not speak to each other during the Summer League match between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Phoenix Suns, yet they were both present. While the Chosen One eagerly awaiting the arrival of Kyrie Irvingwhich could lead to the departure of brodiethe 37-year-old also sent a message to his teammates, which many see as a tackle in the direction of Westbrook.