Big decision! Goodbye, Westbrook! Another big brand in the NBA free market

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36-year-old Westbrook refused to execute the player option with an annual salary of US$3.47 million in the 25-26 season and chose to enter the free market...

Of course, Westbrook's refusal to execute the player option does not mean that he will definitely leave the Nuggets, and it may also be to sign a new contract with a longer and higher salary, but his future has indeed become confusing again.

In the 17 years of player career so far, Westbrook has been in total for 6 teams, namely the Thunder, Rockets, Wizards, Lakers, Clippers and Nuggets.

There may be some brother who said Westbrook wants to leave the NBA because there have been reports that the European Cup champion, Tel Aviv, Israel, is preparing to win him with a sky-high contract, so he couldn't resist the temptation to start his overseas league journey.

But Westbrook announced on his personal social media that he would start his 18th season journey. At that time, this was considered a sign that he would decide to stay in the NBA and at the same time he denied that he would play in Israel.

In any case, we respect Westbrook's decision, whether we leave the Nuggets and go to Israel for money, we just hope that he can burn the last oil in the fuel tank in the remaining career, and then open a new chapter in his life.

Westbrook's total NBA career salary can reach US$346 million. The honors he has won include MVP, two All-Star MVPs, 9 Best Team, 2 Scoring King, 3 Assist King, 9 All-Star King, 1 Olympic Gold Medal, etc. It can be said that he is only one championship ring short of being perfect. It is hard to believe that he will give up chasing.

So judging from the current situation, if Westbrook really leaves the Nuggets, it is also to go to a team with a higher probability of winning the championship, such as the parent team Thunder. Manual dog head. Although the two sides have ended their cooperative relationship for 6 years, they have maintained a close relationship, and it will not be surprising if they return one day.

It is worth mentioning that 40-year-old James may also jump out of his contract and enter the free market this summer, but in order to sign a new 1+1 contract with the Lakers that is close to the maximum salary (the second year player option), and includes a trade veto.

The league has long been changed today. Whether Westbrook, James, or veteran stars such as KD Curry have started their career countdown, let’s see and cherish it!