Former League MVP Russell Westbrook still has something left in the tank, but it’s tough to say that he’d be the perfect player for a team like the New York Knicks.
There were reports earlier in the offseason that the Knicks were interested in signing Westbrook, but according to the most recent one from Brett Siegel of Clutch Points, the Knicks are no longer interested in pursuing the all-time great.
“Westbrook was linked to the [Sacramento Kings] and New York Knicks early in the free agency market, yet the Knicks opted to sign Jordan Clarkson, and they hold no interest in pursuing the former league MVP, sources said. That leaves the Kings as the only team with known interest in the nine-time All-Star, but they just signed Dennis Schroder,” Siegel wrote.
At this stage of Westbrook’s career, he’s an interesting player to evaluate.
There’s one thing for certain when it comes to Westbrook, and it’s the fact that he plays harder than anybody on the court.
At times, however, this becomes an issue, as he tends to get a bit out of control more often than not.
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For the Denver Nuggets last year, he showed some impressive signs and played better than many were expecting, but it’s also tough to suggest that he was a winning player or someone who would help the Knicks accomplish their goals.
While he could be a decent fit as a back-of-the-bench type of guy, it’s also unlikely that Westbrook wants to have that role at this stage of his career.
