Blackie was demoted because he made 9 of 40 shots. Westbrook encountered a "milestone" and his statement was deafening.

Since the start of the new season, the Sacramento Kings have not been in a good situation. Their continuous losing streak has left them only ranked third from the bottom in the Western Conference. The pressure of record naturally forces them to make changes. On the one hand, the Kings management patiently listened to other teams' offers for Savoy, LaVine and other players. On the other hand, the coaching staff made adjustments to the rotation. As an important signing in the offseason, the Kings have high hopes for Schroeder. However, Xiaohei has encountered Waterloo recently - in the last 5 games, his sports efficiency is only 9 of 40, and he does not have the FIBA ​​God of War style at all.

So far this season, Schroeder has averaged only 11.5 points per game, his shooting percentage has dropped to 38.3%, which is less than 40%, and his three-point shooting percentage is only 30.4%. Black's problem is not only reflected in statistics, but also often fails to provide positive feedback on the court. Take the game between the Kings and Timberwolves as an example. In the third quarter, Westbrook led the team to a 7-point lead. However, Westbrook was in charge of sorting out the team's offense. Schroeder was responsible for sorting out the team's offense, directly leading the team to collapse, spitting out the advantage and profits.

Such a shot is a microcosm of Schroeder's performance this season. His ridiculous and out-of-control performance finally exhausted the patience of the coaching staff, and they made adjustments out of tolerance - Schroeder has been officially transferred to the second team since the game with the Timberwolves. The person who succeeded him as the team's starting number one position was Russell Westbrook, who was unable to find a job during the offseason. Westbrook will play as the starting point guard for the rest of the season.

So, gold will shine wherever it goes. Even if Westbrook gets a basic salary with the Kings, or a non-guaranteed veteran's basic salary, it still does not affect his style and passion! So far in the new season, Westbrook has averaged 14.4 points, 6.5 rebounds and 6.4 assists in 28 minutes of playing time per game. What is even more valuable is that his offensive efficiency has improved significantly - he averages 39.7% three-point shooting and maintains 2.1 long-range shots per game.

Based on this alone, it is undisputed to squeeze out Xiao Hei's starting position. What's more, after entering the starting lineup, Westbrook's efficiency has been further improved. In his starting games, his scoring average soared to 17.7 points per game, and his three-point shooting rate reached an astonishing 46.3%. Although he failed to help the Kings win on the road, Westbrook posted 13 points, 10 rebounds and 14 assists. This was his second triple-double this season. It is worth mentioning that Westbrook's assists in the regular season exceeded the 10,000 mark, making him the eighth player in NBA history to achieve this achievement. Combined with his total score of 26,392, he became the second player in NBA history to reach 25,000 points + 10,000 assists after James. Unfortunately, the milestone became a "mileage", which was a bit less interesting after all.

But Westbrook will not stop his progress because of these trivial matters. Unknowingly, he is only 3608 points and 1239 rebounds away from his "311" project, which does not seem to be out of reach. Regarding the game, Westbrook has his own philosophy of life. In the post-game interview after losing to the Hawks, he once said: When dealing with the game, hard work is not an option, but a must. If someone else had said it, they might have been suspected of being talkative or nice, but coming from Westbrook's mouth, it was particularly convincing. Westbrook infects his teammates in his own way. The season is still long. Can he help the Kings get out of the quagmire?