Announced! Westbrook s right hand ligament torn! This is the Nuggets super 6th man

Nuggets officially announced: Westbrook successfully underwent right-hand surgery to repair multiple ligament tears and is expected to fully recover this summer.

This season's regular season, Westbrook played 36 starts for the Nuggets, averaging 27.9 minutes per game, contributing 13.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, 6.1 assists, 3.2 turnovers and 1.4 breaks, with 44.9%, 32.3% and 66.1% of the three events; the playoffs were stopped in the second round, averaging 24.1 minutes per game, scoring 11.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 2.3 turnovers, with 39.1%, 31.7% and 70% of the three events.

Westbrook's annual salary this season is US$3.3 million, and he has the option of a player this summer. If he executes the annual salary of US$3.47 million next season, it can be said that his performance has made the Nuggets feel that it is worth the money, and they almost alone support the entire bench of the team.

According to regulations, Westbrook needs to decide whether to implement next season's player options before June 29 this year. Some US media have already offered the odds of his new next home if he chooses to leave the team. The Nets, Hawks/Magics and Jazz/Trail Blazers are ranked in the top three, and the old team Clippers are ranked fourth... In fact, there is no reference value. It is better to stay in the Nuggets than to go to these teams.

It is very obvious that the only teams that can attract Westbrook's basic salary to invest now are championship-level teams. Those who have no hope of rebuilding and no hope of winning the championship will all stand aside unless a considerable offer or long-term contract can be offered for the 36-year-old veteran.

Although the Nuggets have stopped in the second round of the playoffs this year, their strength is obvious to all. After all, they are the team that can compete with the regular season champion & this season, which has lost seven games before the Thunder has lost. After checking for missing and filling in the offseason this summer, they will still have the chance to reach the top next season, and Westbrook enjoys a certain status and ball rights here.

Simply put, I can't see the reason why Westbrook left the Nuggets for the time being. If nothing unexpected happens, the player option will be implemented. I will work together with my good friend Jokic for another year. The 25-26 season may also be his last chance to win the championship or even his last dance in his career.

I wish Westbrook good luck and hope he can have a happy ending!