Jim Boylen Says The Lakers Should Bench Russell Westbrook: "What About Coming Off The Bench And Playing Against A Backup?"

Russell Westbrook is, once again, getting a lot of criticism for his performances with the Los Angeles Lakers. The veteran point guard landed in Los Angeles to create a Big 3 alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis. 

So far, the team has struggled to find its touch, having a negative record due to concerning losses against seemingly weaker rivals. The purple and gold know they must change something if they want to win the championship next year. 

Meanwhile, all eyes are on Russell Westbrook, the team's new addition who's failed to deliver. Yes, the last two games with the team were good, but Brodie is yet to have a good match while LeBron James is on the court, which will happen most of the season. 

Everybody around the league started thinking of ideas to make this work, and some came up with crazy experiments. For instance, former Chicago Bulls head coach Jim Boylen proposed a curious solution for Brodie to have time on the court without creating issues on the team. 

“What about maybe coming off the bench and playing against a backup, making other guys better?” Boylen said of Westbrook. “He’s a willing passer. He tries to make people better. He plays full bore, which we respect. He’s tough as nails, but his decisions need to improve.”