Dec 30, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook (0) talks to referee Ben Taylor (46) after a traveling call during a game against the Atlanta Hawks in the first quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

3x NBA Champion Share Honest Quote About Russell Westbrook's Lakers Tenure

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | Last updated Jun 7, 2024 6:44 PM ET

On Thursday evening, the Boston Celtics beat the Dallas Mavericks by a score of 107-89 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

After the game, Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green did a live stream of his podcast (The Draymond Green Show) with three-time NBA Champion Danny Green as the guest.

During the show, the two NBA Champions got into a discussion about the head coach vacancy for the Los Angeles Lakers.

Green, who played for the Lakers, spoke about the challenges of playing for the franchise, and he referenced Russell Westbrook's struggles.

Green: "The Lakers job is a tough one man. People think you're a tough mental player, kid coach, whatever. You know I could do anything, I've been through the ringer, I'll be fine. Until you get in there. That ring is a different type of ring. I've seen certain guys, even the most toughest guys. Russell Westbrook. There is not a guy that I know in this league that is as tough mentally than him. That carries that confidence, that chip on his shoulder, night in, night out, don't give a damn what who says, anything. He went to L.A. and he just looked like a different person. Those lights are different, that organization and those fans are different."