Source Says Trading Russell Westbrook 'Removed Vampire From Locker Room' For Lakers

[RealGM Wiretap]

The Los Angeles Lakers traded away Russell Westbrook in a move that improves their roster, but also could make their vibes better.

A source told ESPN's Dave McMenamin that trading away Westbrook "removes a vampire from the locker room."

Via Dave McMenamin/ESPN

[Tamimi]

It was all praise from the front office when they got him (and they fired Vogul mainly to keep Westbrook). Now he's a vampire? These front office guys never admit when they make mistakes....and boy do they make quite a few.

[IWishIWasHarden]

I haven't watched a Lakers game all year with Russ there. It's too much drama for me. It makes me feel anxious. Sad to say I think I'll enjoy NBA more when he's out of the league. His ego is too large; personality too large. He needs to settle into a roll or leave so people can enjoy watching again.

[Rek]

It was all praise from the front office when they got him (and they fired Vogul mainly to keep Westbrook). Now he's a vampire? These front office guys never admit when they make mistakes....and boy do they make quite a few.

Vogel should still be their coach. Caruso should still be there. The list goes on...

[GunnerWRX]

LeBron brought in the vampire himself. Then he shot the vampire in the back with a silver bullet.