Los Angeles Lakers' Russell Westbrook says role changes nightly, but 'I'm not a quitter'

LOS ANGELES — After the Los Angeles Lakers were crushed by the rival Clippers on Thursday night, Russell Westbrook said he is still trying to figure out his role with the team, which he said has «changed every single night.»

The Clippers embarrassed their hallway neighbors 132-111 to sweep the season series 4-0. Reggie Jackson enjoyed his finest game as a Clipper, torching the Lakers for 36 points, nine assists and eight rebounds.

Afterward, Lakers head coach Frank Vogel said the coaching staff has discussed several options to help get the team back on track, including the possibility of bringing Westbrook off the bench.

«We've talked about everything,» Vogel said when asked if the Lakers have discussed the idea of having Westbrook come off the bench.

Asked if it is something that could be seen moving forward, Vogel repeated himself: «We've talked about everything.»

The Lakers were left once again trying to find answers to why they continue to underachieve. Westbrook had 17 points and eight rebounds but played just over four minutes in the fourth quarter after the Lakers trailed by as many as 30 in the third quarter.

Despite «a little struggle» in finding his role in his first season with the Lakers, Westbrook said he remains determined.

«My role and what I'm doing has changed every single night,» Westbrook said. «So I'm just trying to figure that out as I'm playing and to be able to benefit and help my team.»

He added: «But my expectations are still the same. I'm not a quitter. It's not in my genes. I don't quit, regardless of what the hell is going on. I'm going to fight to the end, and if it don't work, that's cool, too. I can live with the results. But I'm never going to give up or give in because of a little