Kendrick Perkins Says Russell Westbrook Should Come Off The Bench

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Kendrick Perkins had some interesting comments about his former teammate.

Kendrick Perkins has had some interesting hot takes during his time with First Take, and these opinions always seem to rub people the wrong way, especially when you consider how he didn't exactly have the most successful NBA career. Regardless, Perkins has seen what it takes to win a championship, and this experience makes him an ideal candidate to speak on all matters regarding the National Basketball Association.

Today, Perkins dedicated much of his time to the topic of the Los Angeles Lakers, who are currently facing an interesting dilemma with Russell Westbrook. Westbrook has not been very good this season, and now, there are some debates centering around whether or not Russ should be coming off the bench. As you will see, Perkins makes the case for why this would be a good thing.

Kendrick Perkins Says Russell Westbrook Should Come Off The Bench
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"But I think it would be great because now he can come in and move LeBron James back to the starting point guard position. And now you can have Russ come in and he can be Russell Westbrook," Perkins said. "He can be aggressive where he's not standing in the corner. I took a lot of heat off of Frank Vogel and the coaching staff but once again, Russell Westbrook isn't going anywhere. You have to find a way to get him in a position to be successful."


This is definitely going to ruffle some feathers, so let us know what you think of Perkins' hot take, in the comments section down below.

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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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