Russell Westbrook has ended his time with the Los Angeles Clippers and moved on to the Denver Nuggets after a turbulent period of two seasons with the Clippers, which concluded with him being traded to and then waived by the Utah Jazz.
The 35-year-old shared a heartfelt message on social media to show his appreciation for the Clippers organization, fans, and teammates.
“Thank you to Mr. Ballmer and the entire Clipper Organization for the opportunity,” he expressed. “Clipper Nation, thank you! had a lot of fun with you all, playing in the city love in front of my family and friends”, Westbrook posted on Instagram.
Westbrook also expressed gratitude to his supporters during his time in Los Angeles. The nine-time All-Star highlighted the importance of the fans’ backing in keeping him motivated, referring to them as the “most loyal and amazing fans in sports.”
“To ALL of MY fans! You guys don’t know how much your support means to me. Y’all keep me motivated and energized. I’ve got the most loyal and amazing fans in sports”, the statement further emphasized.
A New Chapter for Russell Westbrook
Notably, Westbrook made his way to the Clippers after the Utah Jazz secured his release following his trade from the LA Lakers in 2023.
During the 2023-24 season with the Clippers, Russell Westbrook participated in 68 games, averaging 11.1 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game.
In the preceding 2022-23 season, Westbrook played 21 games for the Clippers, averaging 15.8 points. He also held averages of 4.9 rebounds and 7.6 assists per game.
The transition to Denver signifies a new beginning for Westbrook, who aims to establish a promising partnership with Nikola Jokic.
As Westbrook initiates a fresh journey with the Nuggets, fans anticipate seeing how he adapts to the team’s style of play and whether he can showcase his MVP-level performance.
