#18SF · Sacramento Kings
Height
6'4"
Weight
200 lbs
Age
37
College
UCLA
Experience
17 yrs
Wingspan
6'7.8"
Reach
8'4.0"
Grade this player:
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| Career |  | 1301 | 15.2 | 5.4 | 6.7 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 42.7% | 30.8% | 77.1% |
| 2025-26 | | 64 | 15.2 | 5.4 | 6.7 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 42.7% | 33.8% | 69.4% |
| 2024-25 |  | 13 | 11.7 | 3.7 | 2.6 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 39.1% | 31.7% | 70.0% |
| 2023-24 |  | 6 | 6.3 | 4.2 | 1.7 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 26.0% | 23.5% | 61.5% |
| 2022-23 | | 5 | 23.6 | 7.6 | 7.4 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 41.0% | 35.7% | 88.0% |
| 2021-22 |  | 78 | 18.5 | 7.4 | 7.1 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 44.4% | 29.8% | 66.7% |
| 2020-21 |  | 5 | 19.0 | 10.4 | 11.8 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 33.3% | 25.0% | 79.1% |
| 2019-20 |  | 8 | 17.9 | 7.0 | 4.6 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 42.1% | 24.2% | 53.1% |
| 2018-19 |  | 5 | 22.8 | 9.0 | 10.6 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 36.0% | 32.4% | 88.5% |
| 2017-18 | | 6 | 29.3 | 12.0 | 7.5 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 39.8% | 35.7% | 82.5% |
| 2016-17 | | 5 | 37.4 | 11.6 | 10.8 | 2.4 | 0.4 | 38.8% | 26.5% | 80.0% |
| 2015-16 | | 18 | 26.0 | 6.9 | 11.0 | 2.6 | 0.1 | 40.5% | 32.4% | 82.9% |
| 2014-15 | | 67 | 28.1 | 7.3 | 8.6 | 2.1 | 0.2 | 42.6% | 29.9% | 83.5% |
| 2013-14 | | 19 | 26.7 | 7.3 | 8.1 | 2.2 | 0.3 | 42.0% | 28.0% | 88.4% |
| 2012-13 | | 2 | 24.0 | 6.5 | 7.0 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 41.5% | 22.2% | 85.7% |
| 2011-12 | | 20 | 23.1 | 5.5 | 5.8 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 43.5% | 27.7% | 80.2% |
| 2010-11 | | 17 | 23.8 | 5.4 | 6.4 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 39.4% | 29.2% | 85.2% |
| 2009-10 | | 6 | 20.5 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 1.7 | 0.2 | 47.3% | 41.7% | 84.2% |
| 2008-09 | | 82 | 15.3 | 4.9 | 5.3 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 39.8% | 27.1% | 81.5% |
Length
1 year
Total Value
$2.3M
Guaranteed
$2.3M
AAV
$2.3M/yr
Russell Westbrook's one-year, $2.3M deal with Sacramento earns an A+ CVI as one of the league's premier value contracts, pairing a former MVP's production with minimal financial commitment. Despite the negative media narrative surrounding his injury concerns, the 37-year-old longtime veteran is delivering solid numbers when healthy — 15.2 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 6.7 assists across 64 games represents above-average starter production at a fraction of typical veteran salaries. For a small forward making essentially the veteran minimum, Westbrook's playmaking ability and basketball IQ provide tremendous value relative to his cap hit, especially considering his Hall of Fame résumé that includes multiple All-NBA selections and a 2017 MVP award. The one-year structure eliminates long-term risk while giving Sacramento flexibility, though the persistent injury headlines and "sad news" coverage reflect legitimate durability concerns that could limit his availability down the stretch. With 18 seasons under his belt and Father Time clearly in pursuit, this contract represents excellent short-term value if Westbrook can stay on the floor, but the mounting health questions make his immediate impact uncertain despite the favorable financial terms.
Russell Westbrook earns a C+ Performance grade, reflecting league-average production for a small forward. This season, Russell is putting up 15.2 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 6.7 assists per game across 1301 games. Russell's strongest area is APG at 6.7, which compares favorably to the small forward median of 4.0. The biggest area for growth is FG% at 42.7 (small forward median: 46.0). Among 119 NBA small forwards graded this season, Russell ranks 30th.
The media narrative around Russell Westbrook has turned decidedly sour, with injury concerns and "sad news" headlines creating a cloud of uncertainty that's overshadowing what's actually been solid production on the court. Recent coverage has fixated on his health status and questions about whether the former MVP can stay on the floor, while age-related decline speculation has become the dominant storyline despite occasional bright spots like Patrick Beverley's public endorsement of his legacy. The disconnect between perception and reality is stark here — while Westbrook is grading out as an elite performer when healthy, the media has already written the decline narrative and fans are buying into it. What's particularly telling is how his Hall of Fame résumé gets buried under every injury report, suggesting the basketball world has moved on from celebrating his peak years in favor of documenting his perceived fall. For the sentiment to shift, Westbrook needs sustained health more than improved play — the production is already there, but availability and durability concerns have poisoned the well of public opinion. Right now, the basketball community views him as a fading star fighting Father Time rather than a veteran still capable of impact-level basketball.
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