Westbrook looks ahead to the next chapter in his career after signing a two-year deal with the Nuggets, which will be his sixth team in seven seasons. He is coming off a full season with the Clippers, where he moved to a bench role to help the on-court chemistry of the star-studded lineup. Although he averaged the fewest minutes per game of his career and 6.6 minutes per game fewer than the previous season, Westbrook maintained his high-energy style of play and put up comparatively solid numbers, including an average of at least 5.0 rebounds per game for the 12th time in his 16-year career. He hit the 20-point mark on five occasions and scored in double digits in 40 of his 74 appearances between regular season and playoff action. He also tallied at least five assists in 29 regular-season games, including three with double-digit assists and a season-high of 15, which belonged to a triple-double performance with 16 points and 15 rebounds in a road win versus the Suns during early April. In addition to the triple-double, Westbrook had five double-doubles with points and rebounds, and two double-doubles with points and assists. The coming season offers new potential for the dynamic, veteran guard, as he has the chance to join a top-tier squad and play alongside fellow MVP, Nikola Jokic.
