Stephen A. Smith’s Shockingly Tame Reaction to Russell Westbrook Trade to Lakers

Russell Westbrook didn’t really surprise NBA analysts with his trade to the Los Angeles Lakers. The franchise got him through a blockbuster trade. Many thought that Rob Pelinka would go after someone like Westbrook, Chris Paul, and Bradley Beal. It’s Westbrook’s turn to make a point and Lakers fans can’t wait for this to happen.

The Lakers are getting Westbrook and two second-round picks. They gave up on Kyle Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and the No.22 pick in this year’s draft.

Analysts have mixed feelings about this trade. Some say “LA has the title on lock,” while others believe “this is going to be a train wreck.” What does Stephen A. Smith say about this trade?

Smith usually voices out his opinion on different topics in a grandiose fashion. This time he decided to tone it down and provide a poignant take on Westbrook’s future with the team. What does this trade mean for the former Washington Wizards veteran?

Fans support Russell Westbrook trade to the Lakers

One thing stands for sure. Westbrook will be under big pressure to meet everyone’s expectations. He is joining a team that strives to win a championship. Playing alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis puts big pressure on Westbrook. This will probably be the biggest challenge he has ever faced in his professional career.

“There will never have been more pressure on Russell Westbrook than this upcoming season,” Smith said of the newly minted Lakers guard. This is the most pressure he has been through in his career.

“Now to be fair to him, he doesn’t give a damn. Russell Westbrook don’t care about much. He a rough rider, he’s pig-headed, he’s strong-willed. He don’t give a damn. But from the outside world looking at him, more than ever before, his resume is going to come into play.”

We can’t say much at this point. Westbrook has already had his first workout with the team. He met with LeBron and Davis over dinner to discuss the best options. It seems like Westbrook will let LeBron take care of offense while Davis will go at center. Will this work?