Stephen A. Smith Has A Reality Check For Russell Westbrook

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Russell Westbrook is getting criticism from everyone these days.

Russell Westbrook was benched against the Indiana Pacers the other night as he was having a rough game for the team. Westbrook has struggled mightily at times this season and his turnovers have become too much for the Lakers to handle. Not to mention, his shooting has been abysmal, which also creates missed opportunities for the Lakers to get points. 

Now, the hot takes surrounding Westbrook are in full swing, with many giving their strong opinions of what should happen to Russ this season. Some believe he needs to be traded, while others simply believe he needs to stop doing the things that get him into trouble on both sides of the ball.

Stephen A. Smith Has A Reality Check For Russell Westbrook
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Today, Stephen A. Smith took to First Take with his opinion on the matter, and as you can imagine, it was delivered with a ton of exuberance. Simply put, Smith believes Russ needs to be more realistic about his lack of shooting ability.

"You need to accept the fact you can't shoot. You just can't shoot," Smith said. "You are not a jumpshooter, and now cats are laying off of you and daring you to shoot jumpshots. And you can't make em."


It's a pretty harsh reality check, although it is one that Russ might need to hear if he wants any chance at making this Lakers team better than they are now.

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About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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