LeBron James finally admits what the fans were suspecting about the failed Russell Westbrook signing

For the 2021-22 NBA season, the Los Angeles Lakers made a big trade that was set to make them a serious contender to win the championship title by creating a Big 3 as the front office signed the point guard Russell Westbrook to team him up with superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis, in the end, it was a disaster for everyone involved.

Recent reports have every member of the Los Angeles Lakers organization involved in the Russell Westbrook trade, including star forward LeBron James, reportedly admitted to misjudging it.

“Sources told ESPN that every member of the organization involved in the Russell Westbrook trade — including James – will admit they misjudged it, owning part of the blame,” Dave McMenamin wrote.

Back in the 2021 offseason, the Lakers dealt Kyle Kuzma, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Montrezl Harrell, and a first-round pick to the Washington Wizards in exchange for Westbrook and two future second-round picks.

The Lakers traded Russell Westbrook after a season and a half

The 2021-22 season marked the only full season that Westbrook played for the Lakers. In his second season in Los Angeles — when the Lakers decided to have him come off the bench — he played just 52 regular-season games and averaged 15.9 points, 6.2 rebounds and 7.5 assists per game.