This is how it should be: Russell Westbrook, racing to the scorer’s table, coming off the bench to carve up a second unit. On Sunday, Westbrook checked into the Lakers’ game against Detroit midway through the first quarter. He found Anthony Davis for a short hook. He blew past the Pistons’ defense for a driving layup. He finished a six-minute stint with six points and four assists, helping L.A. preserve an early lead.
It's a role Westbrook has long appeared built for.
It’s only now that he has seemingly chosen to embrace it.
