In the wake of trading for Russell Westbrook, the Lakers were broadly and, almost universally, criticized for the move. From general critiques about the package of players and picks used to acquire him to the well known and understood limitations of Westbrook’s game, there were very few — if any — who looked at the deal as a positive for the team.
Of all the reasons offered for disliking the deal, however, none were as loud or vehement as the idea that Russ simply is not a good fit with LeBron James. I’m paraphrasing, but the basic argument goes something like.