Russell Westbrook breaks up with longtime agent Thad Foucher of Wasserman about what the agent describes as “irreconcilable differences,” he told Adrian Wojnarowski. While a separation of player and agent is nothing new, Foucher has released a lengthy statement about his now-expired partnership with Westbrook, which does not accurately paint the former MVP in the best light.
“I have represented Russell Westbrook for 14 years and am proud of our partnership, which included a highly successful 2008 draft, a super-max contract and the only renegotiation-and-extend-max contract in history. I also supported Russell during his rise to prominence A fashion industry figure and recently directed three consecutive trades on behalf of Russell – culminating with the trade to his hometown Los Angeles Lakers.
“Each time, teams gave up valuable players and assets to get Russell – and each time, a new organization welcomed his arrival. We did it along with grace and class.
“Now, with a possibility of a fourth trade in four years, the marketplace is telling the Lakers that they need to add additional value with Russell in any business scenario. And even then, such a trade may require Russell to immediately move on from the new team. purchase.
“My belief is that this kind of transaction only serves to diminish Russell’s value and his best choice is to stay with the Lakers, to accept the initial role and support that Darvin Ham has publicly offered. Russell is a first-round Naismith Basketball player. Hall of Fame and will prove it again before he retires.
“Unfortunately, irreconcilable differences exist about his best way forward and we no longer work together. I wish Russell and his family the best.”
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If Foucher ends his relationship with Westbrook because they disagree on how best to advance his career and he wants the former star guard to stay with the Lakers, it is understandable that Westbrook himself would prefer to leave Los Angeles. This may interest you : Kyrie Irving business rumors: Lakers, Nets are actively discussing deal with Russell Westbrook, according to report. However, according to Dan Woike of The Los Angeles Times, Westbrook never asked for a trade.
Of course, it’s also worth noting that he wasn’t exactly needed. It’s no secret that the Lakers would prefer to trade him, they were simply picky about the specifics of a deal. Reports have indicated they don’t want to tie a first-round pick just to dump Westbrook, and so far, only Kyrie Irving has reportedly been worth a pick for them. Irving, a top shooter and James’ former teammate, would apparently be more easily fit at a point guard without sacrificing the star talent the Lakers hoped they would add in Westbrook.
