Former Denver Nuggets point guard Russell Westbrook’s free agency gamble mirrors the unexpected exits of NBA legend Carmelo Anthony. His not being on an NBA roster at the start of the NBA season has made fans feel a type of way.
Melo thinks Russell Westbrook fits on a lot of NBA teams, just not the OKC Thunder: “He cannot go from the greatest player in franchise history to maybe playing or maybe not.”
The Negative Perception Pushed Melo and Russ Out of the NBA
Carmelo and Russell were teammates on the Oklahoma City Thunder. They left the league while they could still play well because they believed they deserved more recognition than they were receiving.
Westbrook has the potential to serve as a valuable asset off the bench for any team. He is capable of contributing at least 15 points per game and can significantly influence the game’s tempo.
The End of an Era for Russell Westbrook
The NBA has excluded Russell Westbrook, like they did with Carmelo Anthony and Dwight Howard. In the last ten years, the league has pushed out older players before they were finished to prevent them from sharing their experience with younger players.
Westbrook’s situation is unique. He is not just another veteran player; he is a former MVP. He is also less than 500 points away from becoming the NBA’s all-time leading scorer for point and combo guards.
