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Los Angeles Lakers' Russell Westbrook opens up on disconnect with Frank Vogel, disappointing season

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- With Frank Vogel removed as coach of the Los Angeles Lakers earlier in the day, Lakers point guard Russell Westbrook opened up about the disconnect that existed between the two of them in his first season in L.A.

"I think it's unfortunate, to be honest, because I've never had an issue with any of my coaches before," Westbrook said on Monday after his exit interview with the Lakers front office. "I'm not sure what his issue was with me or I'm not sure why, but I can't really give you an answer to why we really never connected.