The NBA season is set to begin in under a week, and veteran guard Russell Westbrook has finally secured a contract after a summer of uncertainty. The former league leader in triple-doubles is joining the Sacramento Kings on a one-year deal, marking a significant moment in his illustrious career.
Westbrook Signs with Sacramento Kings
After remaining a free agent for several months, Russell Westbrook has reached an agreement with the Sacramento Kings. The veteran guard will sign a one-year contract for the league’s minimum salary of $3.6 million for the upcoming 2025-26 season. Despite being a modest sum compared to his previous contracts, this deal allows Westbrook to surpass a significant career milestone: **$350 million** in total earnings.
A Career Milestone and Ongoing Legacy
According to reports from Sporting News and Basketball Reference, Westbrook’s career earnings prior to this contract stood at $348,234,946. With the additional $3.6 million, he will become the latest player in NBA history to amass over $350 million in career earnings.
Westbrook boasts nine All-Star selections and was named the MVP in the 2016-17 season while with the Oklahoma City Thunder. That summer, he signed a five-year deal worth $205 million after Kevin Durant left for the Golden State Warriors, positioning Westbrook as the team’s cornerstone player. However, he only spent one season under this lucrative contract before being traded to the Houston Rockets in 2019 as part of a deal that included future Hall of Famer Chris Paul.
Since then, Westbrook has played for the Washington Wizards, Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, and Denver Nuggets, making the Kings the seventh team in his career. Notably, he has been traded to the Utah Jazz twice without ever stepping onto the court for them.
While Westbrook may no longer be the triple-double dynamo of his prime, he remains a capable player. He has finished in the top 10 for Sixth Man of the Year voting over the past three seasons and is expected to play a similar mentoring role with the Kings. If he records 75 assists this season, he will reach a total of 10,000 assists for his career, making him only the eighth player in NBA history to achieve this milestone.
Although Westbrook’s physicality may have waned over the years, his relentless drive and determination continue to shine. This latest contract not only secures his financial legacy but also adds another chapter to his impressive career filled with accolades.
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