OC Westbrook's "improved" defense is really just over-aggressively going for steals. Often times, a better defensive positioning or cutting off drive is better suited than going for steals, as shown in today game vs Rockets.

LeBron James with the huge clutch offensive board and putback LeBron James with huge clutch defensive rebound and full-court assist to Anthony Davis with a replay

Do the Lakers look significantly better to you if they swapped Westbrook for Beasley Clarkson and Bogdanovic

Dejounte Murray steals the ball from Morant then finishes the layup. Murray then races back on defense to get a chase down block on Morant

Westbrook and Beal Score 6 PTS In 7 Seconds To Lead WILD Comeback vs Nets 2020-21 season