New York – lebron james The Los Angeles Lakers player isn’t the only player to make a remarkable move on the record book while the team remains a walker on the standings.
guard Russell Westbrook (8,972) Passed Gary Payton (8,966) was 10th on the NBA all-time assists list in the Lakers’ 121-104 loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night.
Westbrook, who had 17 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds, said: “If someone told me 15 years ago, 20 years ago that I would be in the top 10 in assists, I would think they were crazy.” “I never dreamed I would be in this position in the NBA, nor would I dream of being next to a great player. I am truly grateful for the opportunity to continue playing at the highest level.” , I appreciate it. Please don’t take it for granted.”
Westbrook was asked if he trash-talked about the notorious Motormouth Peyton.
“No matter what I say, I’m sure he’ll say it right back,” Westbrook said. “I’m not a pretentious trash-talker. I just like to compete. I’m sure he had a mixed story when I got back to.I’ll get back to him soon.”
lakers forward Troy Brown Jr.Marvel at Westbrook’s passing skills.
“The ability to get the ball out of your hands quickly. [is impressive]” said Brown of his former Washington Wizards teammate.
Overall, though, it was another mixed night for Westbrook. His leader with the most triple-doubles in league history, his signature stats came close to his line, but from the field he shot 5-for-15 and had six turnovers. . In the fourth quarter, he scored two turnovers, going 1-for-4 from the field and 1-for-4 from the foul line.
Lakers coach Durbin Hamm made a point of recognizing Westbrook in the locker room after the game for his assist despite the loss.
“Everybody applauded him. It’s a great feat,” Hamm said. “But again, we play the right way and things like that happen. In the end Bron topped the scoring record and Russ was in the top 10 all-time assist leaders. They’re great, they’re huge shots… their personal arm in arm for our franchise, for them, and for us as a team.
“But then again, we have to go out and play.”
The loss leaves the Lakers 23-28 and continues to be inconsistent throughout play.
“When it comes to playing the right way, we’ve seen it and we know it needs to be done,” Westbrook said. “Honestly, it’s really up to us.”
with James Anthony Davis A recent leg injury sat him out Monday night, but the Lakers hope to have both of them back for Tuesday’s game against the New York Knicks. Austin ReevesHe has been out since January 4 with a hamstring injury.
Thomas BryantHe was a bright spot against the Nets with 18 points and nine rebounds on 7-8 shooting.
“It’s a positive start,” Bryant said. “10th place so far. Top 10. Come on. That’s pretty amazing. That’s good positivity for the next game. We can’t really hang our heads in this game…”
