26 points and 12 rebounds! Westbrook personally reveals the truth about his departure! Incredible, the Nuggets are truly amazing

The Kings fell 124-130 to the Nuggets,With Westbrook starting at power forward, he played his strongest game this season against his old team. Over roughly 37 minutes, he made 10 of 17 shots, including 3 of 6 from beyond the arc, and went 3 for 3 from the free-throw line, scoring 26 points with 12 boards, 6 assists, and 2 steals in a brilliant performance.

Westbrook, on a veteran minimum contract without guarantees, scored the highest points on the team and grabbed the second most rebounds, delivering outstanding value for money.

Here are the Nuggets’ team stats:

So far this season, Westbrook has played six games with two starts, averaging 27.6 minutes, 13.9 points, 5.9 rebounds, 5 assists, and 1.4 steals per game, with shooting percentages of 43.2%, 39.4%, and 70%. He might soon have his non-guaranteed contract converted to a guaranteed one, allowing him to focus on playing. The Kings currently stand at 2 wins and 5 losses, ranked 13th in the Western Conference, struggling even to make the play-in tournament, let alone the playoffs.

Many have wondered why Westbrook declined to exercise his $3.47 million player option for the 25-26 season this summer, leaving the Nuggets to join the Kings, a team without championship aspirations, and accepting a non-guaranteed minimum salary. This move has puzzled many.

According to Westbrook himself, the Nuggets didn’t want him back, and he didn’t want to stay on a team that didn’t need him, so they parted ways...

Here’s the question: did the Nuggets offer Westbrook any compensation? After all, he gave up $3.47 million to meet their wishes; surely they didn’t let him lose out completely.

Fans have voiced their support for Westbrook, saying the following:

In the 24-25 season, Westbrook also served as a super sixth man, averaging 13.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, 6.1 assists, and 1.4 steals during the regular season, helping the Nuggets finish fourth in the West with a 50-32 record. In the playoffs, he averaged 11.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 2.6 assists, playing a key role in a seven-game first-round victory over his former team, the Clippers, and a tough seven-game second-round series loss to his original team, the Thunder.

In just a few days, Westbrook will turn 37. Given his current physical and competitive condition, this season likely won’t be his final one as a player, but he still hopes to play for a championship contender in the future. The Kings are good, but they can’t fulfill that dream!