This is how the Lakers have secretly built a team around Westbrook & not LeBron

The new disrespect the Los Angeles Lakes GM Rob Pelinka and owner Jeanie buss have shown LeBron James is surprising, as the recent signing of the former Washington Wizards Wing Rui Hachimura has proved.

LeBron James has been playing on a significant level ever since turning 38 years old, demonstrating to everyone that age is just a number and that, in his mindset, he is still that kid from Akron. Still, the Lakers could be thinking about betting in the future on Russell Westbrook.

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While the Lakers are supposed to be building a team around LeBron James, the reality is that the front office has been signing players that Russ knows well and to keep improving his performance.

Four players from the 2020-21 Wizards team are now teammates again on the Lakers this season, the PG Russell Westbrook, Thomas Bryant, Troy Brown Jr., and Rui Hachimura.

The Lakers' future could be bright if the team stays healthy

The Los Angeles Lakers have proven that they indeed have a good team when playing right, and now that Anthony Davis's return is getting closer, Austin Reaves and Lonnie Walker are set to return soon. Hence, the future seems bright for the remainder of the regular season.