Unexpected Trade News: A Player Discusses Received the Extra Weight Off His Back After the Traded Deadline….
Even still, as the trade deadline drew closer, the whispers continued. In the most recent episode of The Backyard Podcast, Russell talked about this and said that although there was a lot of pressure, he attempted to remain calm throughout:
“Obviously, there is a lot of pressure; the memes are funny; whatever. However, in order for me to truly be in this and for it to be my life, my career, and everything else, I just attempted to approach it from a Zen perspective. While acknowledging that I have no influence over such things, I also understand that they are what are happening and how things are changing around me. Consequently, I try to be present in it while resisting having it control my thoughts.
However, as the trade deadline drew closer, the whispers continued. In the most recent episode of The Backyard Podcast, Russell talked about this and said that although there was a lot of pressure, he attempted to remain calm throughout:
“Obviously, there is a lot of pressure; the memes are funny; whatever. However, in order for me to truly be in this and for it to be my life, my career, and everything else, I just attempted to approach it from a Zen perspective. While acknowledging that I have no influence over such things, I also understand that they are what are happening and how things are changing around me. Consequently, I try to be present in it while resisting having it control my thoughts.
Obviously the trade deadline came and went with the Lakers choosing not to deal Russell, or anyone for that matter, and the guard admitted to it being a weight removed from him:
“We survived. It’s good to survive. It’s just a good weight off the shoulder. All in all, that’s what it was for me. So it’s cool to be here and reset and attack the second half of the season with some momentum.”
Many gamers find it challenging to play through such rumors since it might be depressing to not know where your future is headed. Russell handled it as best he could and continued to play at a high level, which deterred the Lakers from dealing with him since he has been a vital member of the club.
If it weren’t for Russell’s prolific scoring this season, the Lakers would be far lower in the standings. Russell has been fantastic, and they are glad he is still with the club.
It is clear to Lakers head coach Darvin Ham how crucial Russell is to the team’s success. After yet another fantastic game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Ham expressed his opinion that Russell’s performance at this level is essential for the Lakers to achieve their desired level of success.
Ham remarked, “I just knew that he has those DLo moments where he can throw it up in any direction and it’s going to go through the hoop.” It’s fantastic to watch him having a good time, his colleagues supporting and encouraging him, and him acting assertively and decisively. We need the extremely talented DLo. To be our ultimate success, he must perform at that caliber.