Lakers teammate had show of support for Russell Westbrook at practice
Oct 6, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook prior to the preseason game against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Russell Westbrook is getting a show of support from a player who has only been his teammate for a few months.
New Lakers swingman Juan Toscano-Anderson went viral over his gesture for Westbrook on Saturday. After team practice, Toscano-Anderson was seen wearing Westbrook’s jersey. Take a look.
Juan Toscano-Anderson is wearing Russell Westbrookβs practice jersey post-practice. Westbrook is wearing a black t-shirt. pic.twitter.com/HHjpe5z2Ih
— Jovan Buha (@jovanbuha) October 22, 2022
Toscano-Anderson, who signed with the Lakers over the summer, also stood up for Westbrook during Westbrook’s media scrum after Thursday’s game.
I see a lot of people commenting about JTA standing up for Russ. Here's that part:@juanonjuan10 #NBATwitter #LakeShow https://t.co/Vs4Vinhq7a pic.twitter.com/SV8Ku8gPH1
— πππ₯π€π’π§' πππ (@_Talkin_NBA) October 21, 2022
The ex-MVP Westbrook is fresh off an 0-for-11 nightmare against the rival LA Clippers, bringing his averages down to 10.5 points per contest on 30.4 percent shooting through two games. Criticism of Westbrook is coming from all angles right now, even from the Lakers’ own fans.
Granted, much of the heat Westbrook is getting has been self-imposed. But for Toscano-Anderson’s part, he is happy to show he has The Brodie’s back.