Maxime Reynaud is mentally unblocked by Russell Westbrook

Obviously things are not going well for the Kings, they have sunk into the depths of the Western Conference with 6 wins and 20 losses. The only ray of sunshineIt is Maxime Raynaudshowing good things for his NBA debut…

Launched as a starter by injuries to Domantas Sabonis and then Drew Eubanks, the French rookie took advantage of the opportunity that presented itself. Especially thanks for the help Russell Westbrookwho is his main provider of balls (24 assists of 51 received by the former Stanford player) and his launch pad.

“He gave me confidence in the first matches” explains Maxime Raynaud in L’Equipe. “He’s one of the best point guards in NBA history. He’s such an open guy, you feel like he’s a coach. He talks to you, he’s super intense in everything he does. He tells me, ‘As soon as you’re underneath, as soon as I pass you, as soon as you open up a little bit, shoot.’ He helped me a lot to unblock myself mentally. »

The relationship between the two men works well and continues to improve during their dates.

“What impresses me the most is the energy he brings”

“During the games we learn to find our spaces, our connection, I understand how he likes the screens. We can still improve, but it’s a great start.” continues the tricolor interior.

In the last matches, we saw how much Russell Westbrook likes to play with Maxime Reynaud, not hesitating to serve him, especially in the fast game. Like everyone who knew him, the rookie especially noted the extent to which MVP 2017 was an inexhaustible source of energy.

“What impresses me the most is the energy he brings. We signed him a little late, in the pre-season, we met in Los Angeles. Mostly, in the morning, the guys are on treatment, watching pictures of the games, everything is going slowly. He was already there with the music blasting, encouraging everyone, creating a good atmosphere, so that’s something our team lacks.

How to read statistics? MJ = matches played; Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / 3 points in an attempt; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive jump; Tot = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; Points = Points.