Violent aesthetics will also be abandoned by modern basketball

NBA insider Jake Fischer brought a piece of news that Westbrook may not appear in the NBA next season. This former MVP and historical triple-double king is now facing the dilemma of no ball to play, and the Kings seem to have become his "only destination" to stay in the league.

Recalling Westbrook's years in the league, it seems like he has taken a violent roller coaster. From the absolute core of the Thunder, to the Rockets' short stay, to the Lakers' hard running-in, and later role transformations in the Clippers and Nuggets, his career is full of highlights and controversy. To this day, he still maintains a historical record of 203 triple-doubles, proving his comprehensive skills.

Last season, Westbrook actually handed over a not-so-bassive data order, averaging 13.3 points, 4.9 rebounds and 6.1 assists per game, and also shot 45% from the field. In the playoffs, he gave an amazing hit rate of 41.9% outside the three-point line. As a substitute, he was once a strong contender for the best sixth man and contributed to the Nuggets' playoff journey. Unfortunately, he eventually gave up the player option on his contract with the Nuggets and became a complete free agent. The competition in the

NBA is cruel and realistic. Although Westbrook can still contribute data, he needs a lot of ball rights, but his efficiency is difficult to guarantee. In the modern basketball system, Westbrook's style of relying on ball rights and relatively insufficient shooting stability has discouraged many teams. Coupled with his age at 37 and his declining pace at the defensive end, it is not difficult to understand that the market is cold.

Westbrook himself does not seem to give up. This offseason is still continuing to train, and the news about the next company is "to be announced soon." There are reports that he is infinitely close to joining the Kings, where he may need to accept the role of Schroeder's substitute, averaging around 18-20 minutes per game, with the goal of injecting ball-holding breakthroughs and fast breaking vitality into the Kings' second team.

From the maximum salary of $46 million to the current basic salary, Westbrook's situation is sad. This is not only a turning point in a personal career, but also reflects the cruel law of survival of the NBA's "either evolve or be eliminated". For many fans who are infected by the passion of watching Westbrook play violently and never giving in, it may take some time to accept his hero's twilight back.

Whether Westbrook was wearing the king's robe to continue fighting or bid farewell to the NBA arena helplessly, the triple-double legends and passion for the game he left behind in those years have become a unique move in the history of the league. Westbrook's basketball story deserves respect.