LOS ANGELES — They were the biggest questions as soon as the Lakers acquired Patrick Beverley — will Russell Westbrook still be a Laker? If he is, can he coexist with Beverley, his on-court nemesis?
As Beverley officially was introduced as a member of the Lakers during a Tuesday news conference, Westbrook was the only other player in the room. As sweat poured down the face of Beverley, fresh from an on-court workout, it was Westbrook tossing him a towel.
"First dime of the year," Beverley joked.