3 things we want to hear from the Los Angeles Lakers on Media Day

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1. The Los Angeles Lakers must address the Russell Westbrook situation

While the Westbrook trade seemed like a bad move when they made the trade, it has only gotten worse as they severely lacked the shooting required to support a team featuring LeBron James and Anthony Davis.

Media Day presents itself as the perfect opportunity to either announce that they will not keep him and instead will look for a trade partner or clearly define his role with the team as either a role player or as a main piece off their bench.

If they decide to trade him, a multi-team trade may be best for the Lakers to maximize the value they get in return for the former star.

If they decide to keep Westbrook, he may be best used on the bench where he can be more of a primary ball handler while also bringing extra intensity and attitude to the court when he plays.

Either option would work for the Los Angeles Lakers as they both lead to defining the roles of the players on the roster, a trait that they sorely missed last season.

Maybe a clearer definition of his role and more discipline will lead Westbrook to find a rejuvenation to his career to help him play at a level that both helps his career last longer and helps his team win more games.

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