Russell Westbrook Gives Hopeful Answers Amid Kings Struggles

It's the same type of answer we've heard from the veterans all season, that they are still trying to find ways to get right. But unlike DeMar DeRozan, Domantas Sabonis, and Zach LaVine, when they gave those answers, Westbrook's demeanor genuinely feels like he is trying to stay with it and stay positive.

That's not to say that others aren't but it does indicate that Westbrook is doing everything he can to impart winning ways on the franchise. The hard part for the Kings is that they have so many different things they need to fix and improve if they want to dig themselves out of the cellar. They are bad on offense and bad on defense, which is a recipe for disaster and explains why they are at the bottom of the standings.

Cunningham also asked Westbrook about if navigating frustrations while trying to make adjustments and improvements as the team gets to know each other more on the court.

"Yes and no, it depends on how you deal with your own frustration or adversity, so everyone probably deals with it a little bit different. For me, I expect adversity, cause that's the league we're living in," Westbrook stated. "Guys are good, teams are good, this is the NBA. You're going to lose games that you played well. You're going to get blown out, you're gonna win and blow teams out, you know. I expect adversity now, and just making sure that I have my guys and everyone prepared for it."

Westbrook is certainly no stranger to adversity, like he said. All throughout his career, he's been faced with difficult situations, but especially in the later stages of his time in the league. That should help him get through this season, but it should also help the young players who Westbrook is working with and mentoring.