NBA Rumors: The 2 Surprising Teams That are Interested in Russell Westbrook
Not staying in the best basketball league in the world, Panathinaikos and Hapoel Tel Aviv have already made their move to secure the services of the point guard
The free agency of Russell Westbrook is going almost unnoticed in the NBA. The veteran point guard, league MVP and nine-time All-Star, continues to struggle to find a destination while interest in his services appears to be increasingly limited.
Last week, journalist Jake Fischer, from Bleacher Report, reported that the Sacramento Kings have no intention of bringing back Westbrook, news that has raised doubts about which NBA franchises would really be willing to bet on him.
A coach recommended the Heat not to sign him
This lack of suitors is compounded by recent information that affects the interest of the Miami Heat.
It has been revealed that an NBA coach who once coached Westbrook advised Erik Spoelstra to avoid adding the veteran point guard if the franchise was considering that possibility. The reason, according to that source, is that Westbrook is "difficult to coach."
Two European clubs are following his steps
While his future in the NBA remains uncertain, two teams in Europe have shown interest in acquiring his services.
According to Gerard Solé, a specialist in Euroleague information, both the Greek Panathinaikos and the Israeli Hapoel Tel Aviv have expressed interest in adding the former Kings player.
Both clubs have a significant history of players with NBA experience. In fact, Patrick Beverley recently praised his experience at Hapoel Tel Aviv after his time with the Israeli team.
The NBA remains an uncertainty
For now, it remains to be seen if any NBA franchise will step up to sign Westbrook. If that opportunity does not arise, the veteran point guard has at least two alternatives in Europe to continue his professional career.
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