Inside Russell Westbrook’s Decision to Join Clippers

After being traded by the Lakers and getting purchased out by the Jazz, Russell Westbrook plans to signal with the Clippers, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

The possibilities of Westbrook making the playoffs has vastly improved by becoming a member of the opposite LA workforce, as they sit in fourth seed within the West and have elite expertise in two-time NBA champion Kawhi Leonard and Westbrook’s former Thunder teammate Paul George.

“The Clippers grew to become more and more with Westbrook as workforce officers, together with coach Ty Lue and president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank, dug right into a collection of conversations with Westbrook, sources stated,” Wojnarowski reported. “These discussions centered on Westbrook’s willingness to suit into a transparent and particular function with the Clippers constructed round his playmaking, rebounding and toughness, sources stated.”

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The Clippers have been named as a frontrunner for Westbrook as soon as he had reached the Jazz, so the signing doesn’t come as an enormous shock, however it appears the prospect of staying in LA helped him land with the workforce.

“Westbrook had mentioned offers with the Chicago Bulls, Washington Wizards and Miami Warmth in current days, however the likelihood to compete for a championship and stay in Los Angeles performed a big half in his determination to decide on the Clippers, sources stated,” Wojnarowski continued.

The Clippers GM, coach and CEO stated they’d welcome Westbrook into the workforce however that he shouldn’t anticipate to be prioritized over youthful gamers or play large minutes.