Skip Bayless Thinks Russell Westbrook Could Be Out Of The NBA Soon

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Skip Bayless has been tough on Russ all season.

Russell Westbrook had a truly awful season with the Los Angeles Lakers, and no one would ever deny that. Westbrook was supposed to help bring this team back to the NBA Finals, but instead, they couldn't even make it to the playoffs. Now that the season is over, there is a real debate surrounding Westbrook's future with the team and whether or not the Lakers will even be able to trade him.

Russ was subjected to a lot of slander this year, especially from none other than Skip Bayless. The Undisputed host felt like Russ was a pure brick this season and that his future in the NBA is a bit suspect. On his show Friday, Skip stated that he believes Russ' playing style is simply unsustainable, and that there is a real chance he won't be able to find a team that wants him.

Skip Bayless Thinks Russell Westbrook Could Be Out Of The NBA Soon
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"It’s highly possible that Russell Westbrook, sure-fire, slam dunk, 1st-ballot Hall of Famer, will not be able to find another home in this league and he'll be out of basketball at age 35," Bayless theorized.


For some, this is going to be hyperbole as Russ' skill set will always be appreciated by teams in need of a point guard. With that being said, the days of Russ getting massive contracts are certainly behind him.

Only time will tell whether or not Russ remains in L.A., or finds himself on the fifth team of his career. 


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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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