HHOF player would rather retire than play for the Wizards again.

-ESPN

Holy shit how bad the was offer for Westbrook to say nah fuck this I’m retiring

‘I’d rather broacast for the Nets than play for the Knicks’

- Richard Jefferson

Same energy.

I mean look, it makes sense. Respect to the guy

He knew what he wanted, he knew it would cause a problem if he joined a situation that off-rip wasn’t something he was interested in this season, and decided to retire after a very solid season as a role player in year 18.

Not a bad way to retire at all, knowing when to hang them up

I know we’ve been super turbo dogshit these past couple of years, but with the trajectory we’re on, how bad was this deal for a guy who played for the kings last season to say, fuck this I’m out.

It’s better to hang it up

maybe they wanted him to be in charge of fitness and conditioning.

Playing with AD again? Nah that brings bad memories.

Wash AJ’s sneaker every night

Probably less about the Wizards and more about going out on his own terms, but meme away

Wanted to give him a Garrett Temple vet mentor role but he probably wanted to play consistently instead

In the end, if he’s happy with his decision. It’s all good.

They probably told him his minutes were going to be limited and he wouldn’t play every game. For a guy who plays as hard and is as passionate about the game of basketball as Westbrook just sitting idly by watching would be hard. The contract would be a league minimum, he’s made boat loads of money already. He has 3 kids, spending the year with them would be more fulfilling than going through the grind of another NBA season especially at his age.

Was it a guaranteed contract though?

Benchwarmer behind Trae Young, Tre Johnson, Keyshawn George and all the wings…prob more of a locker room, work ethic vet offer.

Pretty sure Russ had multiple offers from many teams here and abroad. He just decided to hang them up. Good for him.

reduced role for a 19th yr vet shouldnt be a surprised but im glad he walked away from the game on his own terms.

2 year deals on theory mean nothing. Second year may not be guaranteed. This season might not even be guaranteed. It’s all a media ploy to slander Westbrook. The dude has retired and the stories continue to leak. Here’s what I think. Not guaranteed minutes or any type of on court role. Not 2 years fully guaranteed. Should he rot on the bench and go out not even playing at all? It’s a non story

Probably asked him to be greedy.

what happened to the OKC deal they were won??????? He would be great for OKC - they need the DOG in Russ!!!!!!!!

Bro decided to retire instead of playing for the wizards, yet the fans on the reddit will say that the wizards have been building a culture 🤣🤣🤣

Damn what did they offer? Like a non guaranteed minimum and asking him to be a third string guy but also not mentor or something?

Russ hasn’t been elite since Oklahoma City.

Too much ego to come off the bench for a couple million dollars

They wanted him in the Thanasis role lmao

What playing for the Kangz does to a MFer

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Also pretty obvious the moment he joined the Lakers he was content on staying in LA or close to LA.

When he got bought out he immediately signed with the Clippers while the Bulls were interested with Lonzo out with his injury he didn’t even hear them out.

Signed with the Nuggets the closest thing you gonna get to being semi close to California.

Last year it was reported the Knicks was interested and he chose to play for Sacramento. Then they went and signed Jordan Clarkson.

He’ll rather play on a minimum somewhere close to home than go east for a minimum.

Unless the Warriors or Suns came calling he wasn’t going anywhere lmao because he done played for all the teams close to LA.

Russ likely figured Washington won’t be competing for anything this season, he sees himself as a better PG than Young, and his relationship with AD isn’t great. This would have been a bad fit.

Russ obviously wants to play. Despite the narrative his game has changed. He was playing 2,3 or even the 4 in a lot of lineups, playing good defense, spotting up often. Then only getting a mentor role is a big fuck you to him, especially at a vet min.

I haven’t played in the NBA but I would turn down any offer from the wizards also.

I feel like what happened to Chris Paul is going to make guys retire when they are suppose to. Chris Paul is the clippers goat player and still got f’ed from behind

Westbrook didn’t want to ruin the “Westbrook on the Wizards in the 2020s” tech in 82-0

There’s an old saying: pride before the fall 🤷🏾‍♂️

Lebron is willing to bench ride for the vet min, but not russ.

His ego wouldn’t let him come off the bench and throw up bricks on limited minutes LMFAO

I also wouldn’t play for the wizards Russ is a smart guy