Washington Wizards Russell Westbrook. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)
When Tommy Sheppard inherited the general manager position with the Washington Wizards from his predecessor and former boss Ernie Grunfeld, many groaned and worried that the franchise was in for more of the same despite changing the guard. However, after two seasons and two MASSIVE trades, it’s obvious that Sheppard is not simply Grunfeld 2.0. Especially after making the trade that sent Russell Westbrook to the Los Angeles Lakers.
After just one season in D.C., the Russell Westbrook experience is over. It may have been short-lived, but it was an unparalleled rollercoaster ride of a season full of record-setting performances and an improbable playoff push.