The Clippers decided to bring back Russell Westbrook after the former league MVP finished the 2022-23 season with the team.
The 34-year-old point guard penned a two-year, $7.86 million deal (second year is player option), taking the biggest pay cut in NBA history.
The Clippers President of Basketball Operations Lawrence Frank explained the decision to bring back Westbrook.
“In the two months Russ spent with the team, he was everything we hoped he would be and more. He made a huge impact on the court and off it, with the urgency, intensity and professionalism he brings,” Frank said, via Ohm Youngmisuk.
Last season Westbrook averaged 15.8 points, 4.9 rebounds and 7.6 assists in 30.2 minutes over 21 regular season games for the Clippers. His numbers went up to 23.6 points, 7.6 rebounds and 7.4 assists in 38.4 minutes over 5 playoff games.
