After waiting for 4 months, he finally got a job! Westbrook joins the Kings, let's be happy for him!

Westbrook agreed to a one-year, $3.6 million minimum deal with the Kings, concluding his 4-month free agency period after rejecting the Nuggets' player option back in June and finding a new opportunity.

The new season marks his 18th year in the NBA. Last year with the Nuggets, he delivered notable performances, appearing in 75 games and averaging 13.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, 6.1 assists, and 1.4 steals each game.

Here are a few quick points from Di Ge:

1. This news is not surprising.

After all, the Kings were the closest team to him during the offseason. It was just that the team was busy negotiating a trade involving Kuminga with the Warriors, so Westbrook's situation had to wait a bit longer.

2. Westbrook has had very limited options, moving through 7 cities in 7 years: Thunder → Rockets → Wizards → Lakers → Clippers → Nuggets → Kings.

Many of the rumored potential teams online were wishful thinking or media speculation, and the CBA offering a multi-million dollar annual salary is just nonsense.

3. He will most likely serve as a backup to Schröder, but the Kings have many guards, including Schröder, DeRozan, LaVine, and Monk, so he will have to compete for playing time.

4. At this stage of his career, enjoying basketball is important, and considering family is necessary. Joining the Kings means he will be close to home.

5. Fans shouldn’t expect championship contention.

Objectively speaking, championship contenders are unlikely to accept Westbrook.

6. Going to the Kings, a team with less spotlight and not great records, is actually good for Westbrook.

7. Happy for the veteran who finally found a job; I enjoy watching him play.