Westbrook accepts biggest pay cut in NBA history; understand

This week, Russell Westbrooksigned a contract renewal with the Los Angeles Clippers, for two more seasons of bond. However, despite accepting to remain in the franchise that ended the last postseason, the point guard will have to deal with the biggest salary cut in history, when more than 10 times less than his last agreement.

According to the sources of ESPN of the United States, the Clippers signed a contract worth almost 8 million dollars for two years, which totals 4 million per season. However, Westbrook had his last contract signed for 47 million dollars for a single year, but agreed to the exponential reduction to remain in action in the NBA.

At the age of 34, the player did not have good moments in the Los Angeles Lakersfranchise in which he played alongside lebron james It is Antony Davies. As such, he was involved in a pre-playoff trade and was accepted by the Clippers. Even with few games, because the team was eliminated by phoenix sunsthe point guard showed a lot of identification with the team.

“I love the people, just the fans in general, hugging not just me but my family and close friends. I know at the end of the year a lot has happened but I’m grateful. I definitely love being here”said Russell Westbrook, after his last game in the playoffs for the Los Angeles Clippers.