Russell Westbrook assures that the Nuggets no longer want him
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It’s already time to gather Russell Westbrook and Denver. After leaving the Nuggets in the offseason, the leader returned to Ball Arena with the Kings. Without leaving with a victory, he showed a solid performance: Sacramento’s top scorer with 26 points, along with 12 rebounds and 6 assists. Greeted with a video tribute, he was warmly greeted by the public as well as his former teammates.
Ball Arena with a tribute to Russell Westbrook in his welcome to Denver pic.twitter.com/UkDLNzIIs4
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It is not enough to erase a certain bitterness. After the meeting, the veteran confided that the end of the adventure in Colorado did not come from him. “The truth is they didn’t want me to come back. God always has a plan. I have to be patient. But it wasn’t my choice. They don’t want me? OK, someone else will.”
Long uncertain about his destination, Russell Westbrook finally joined Sacramento late. “I’m grateful to them and I’m moving forward.” The past is the past. Everything happens for a reason. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for me and finish this season well.” he says.
Interestingly coming off the bench last season despite his flaws, the 2017 MVP was able to stay in Denver thanks to his “player option.” “They told me not to activate it”he assures, aiming in the direction of the Nuggets. “I’m not going somewhere I’m not wanted. I don’t have to do this.”
“The player who brings the most constant energy I’ve come across”
Despite it all, he retained some positives from his time in the Rockies: “Every step has a positive impact. I take the positive from everything. I’m grateful that I can play and influence people: the fans, the staff of the gym, everyone who appreciates what I bring. Business is what it is.”
If his managers weren’t convinced, while DeAndre Jordan explained that he too was encouraged to leave, Russell Westbrook maintains a good reputation with his former partners.
« We had great chemistry, especially in such a short time. explained Nikola Jokić. ” He’s a great player, a Hall of Famer. It’s always nice to see him on the field. »
« He’s the player who brings the most constant energy I’ve come across.” concluded David Adelman. “He was a big reason why we beat the Clippers in the first round last season. A huge reason for what we did defensively against the Thunder (a Game 7 loss in the conference semifinals). I’m happy to see him in Sacramento, to see his longevity and what he’s accomplished in this incredible career. Look at me again what he’s up to in the NBA. he’s a competitor. »
| Russell Westbrook | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saison | The team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | LF | Off | Def | That | Pd | Ft | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2008-09 | OKC | 82 | 33 | 39.8 | 27.1 | 81.5 | 2.2 | 2.7 | 4.9 | 5.3 | 2.3 | 1.3 | 3.3 | 0.2 | 15.3 |
| 2009-10 | OKC | 82 | 34 | 41.8 | 22.1 | 78.0 | 1.7 | 3.1 | 4.9 | 8.0 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 3.3 | 0.4 | 16.1 |
| 2010-11 ☆ | OKC | 82 | 35 | 44.2 | 33.0 | 84.2 | 1.5 | 3.1 | 4.6 | 8.2 | 2.5 | 1.9 | 3.9 | 0.4 | 21.9 |
| 2011-12 ☆ | OKC | 66 | 35 | 45.7 | 31.6 | 82.3 | 1.5 | 3.1 | 4.6 | 5.5 | 2.2 | 1.7 | 3.6 | 0.3 | 23.6 |
| 2012-13 ☆ | OKC | 82 | 35 | 43.8 | 32.3 | 80.0 | 1.4 | 3.9 | 5.2 | 7.4 | 2.3 | 1.8 | 3.3 | 0.3 | 23.2 |
| 2013-14 | OKC | 46 | 31 | 43.7 | 31.8 | 82.6 | 1.2 | 4.5 | 5.7 | 6.9 | 2.3 | 1.9 | 3.8 | 0.2 | 21.8 |
| 2014-15 ☆ | OKC | 67 | 34 | 42.6 | 29.9 | 83.5 | 1.9 | 5.4 | 7.3 | 8.6 | 2.7 | 2.1 | 4.4 | 0.2 | 28.1 |
| 2015-16 ☆ | OKC | 80 | 34 | 45.4 | 29.6 | 81.2 | 1.8 | 6.0 | 7.8 | 10.4 | 2.5 | 2.0 | 4.3 | 0.2 | 23.5 |
| 2016-17 ★ | OKC | 81 | 35 | 42.5 | 34.3 | 84.5 | 1.7 | 9.0 | 10.7 | 10.4 | 2.3 | 1.6 | 5.4 | 0.4 | 31.6 |
| 2017-18 ☆ | OKC | 80 | 36 | 44.9 | 29.8 | 73.7 | 1.9 | 8.2 | 10.1 | 10.2 | 2.5 | 1.8 | 4.8 | 0.2 | 25.4 |
| 2018-19 ☆ | OKC | 73 | 36 | 42.8 | 29.0 | 65.6 | 1.5 | 9.6 | 11.1 | 10.7 | 3.4 | 1.9 | 4.5 | 0.5 | 22.9 |
| 2019-20 ☆ | NEW | 57 | 36 | 47.2 | 25.8 | 76.3 | 1.8 | 6.2 | 7.9 | 7.0 | 3.5 | 1.6 | 4.5 | 0.4 | 27.2 |
| 2020-21 | YOU | 65 | 36 | 43.9 | 31.5 | 65.6 | 1.7 | 9.9 | 11.5 | 11.7 | 2.9 | 1.4 | 4.8 | 0.4 | 22.2 |
| 2021-22 | LAL | 78 | 34 | 44.4 | 29.8 | 66.7 | 1.4 | 6.0 | 7.4 | 7.1 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 3.8 | 0.3 | 18.5 |
| 2022-23 * | All teams | 73 | 29 | 43.6 | 31.1 | 65.6 | 1.2 | 4.6 | 5.8 | 7.5 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 15.9 |
| 2022-23 * | LAL | 52 | 29 | 41.7 | 29.6 | 65.5 | 1.1 | 5.0 | 6.2 | 7.5 | 2.3 | 1.0 | 3.5 | 0.4 | 15.9 |
| 2022-23 * | LAC | 21 | 30 | 48.9 | 35.6 | 65.8 | 1.4 | 3.4 | 4.9 | 7.6 | 2.0 | 1.1 | 3.4 | 0.5 | 15.8 |
| 2023-24 | LAC | 68 | 23 | 45.4 | 27.3 | 68.8 | 1.4 | 3.7 | 5.0 | 4.5 | 1.8 | 1.1 | 2.1 | 0.3 | 11.1 |
| 2024-25 | IT | 75 | 28 | 44.9 | 32.3 | 66.1 | 1.4 | 3.6 | 4.9 | 6.1 | 2.5 | 1.4 | 3.2 | 0.5 | 13.3 |
| 2025-26 | SAC | 6 | 26 | 39.1 | 37.0 | 64.7 | 1.7 | 3.2 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 2.3 | 1.3 | 1.8 | 0.2 | 11.8 |
How to read statistics? MJ = matches played; Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / attempt 3 points; 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.
2025-11-04 14:53:00
