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[Saba Sports News] Russell Westbrook sent a farewell message to the Los Angeles Clippers and their fans after being traded earlier this week.
Reports on Thursday revealed Westbrook’s trade to the Utah Jazz, who have since waived him, allowing him to join the Denver Nuggets once he clears waivers.
On Sunday, Westbrook commemorated his time with the Clippers with an Instagram post.
“Thank you to Mr. Ballmer and the entire Clipper organization for the opportunity. Clipper Nation, thank you! I had a lot of fun with you all, playing in the city I love in front of my family and friends. To all of my teammates, I thank y’all for embracing me and supporting me the past two years,” the California native wrote. He also expressed gratitude to his loyal fans, calling them “the most loyal and amazing fans in sports.”
The 16-year NBA veteran boosted the Clippers’ bench last season, averaging 11.1 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 4.5 assists in 22.5 minutes per game primarily as a reserve.
Westbrook is expected to play a similar sixth-man role with the Nuggets. While the nine-time All-Star’s move to Denver isn’t official yet, he has been linked to the Nuggets for weeks.