Facts to Know From Blockbuster Russell Westbrook-CP3 Trade
Major facts regarding Russell Westbrook & CP3 after Houston-OKC's blockbuster trade
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ByRob Mason, PSO President of Sports Operations Jul 11, 2019
– This NBA offseason has been insane
Fact of the Day: With Westbrook going to Houston, 6 of the 15 All-NBA players from last season have switched teams this offseason (KD, PG, Kyrie, Kawhi, Kemba, Russ).
Prior to this year, there had never been more than 3 All-NBA players changing teams in one offseason.
— Pro Sports Outlook (@prosportoutlook) July 12, 2019
– Couple of all-time scorers joining forces (again)
Over the last 5 seasons the only players to score over 10,000 points are James Harden (11,958) and Russell Westbrook (10,025).
Westbrook also becomes the 3rd 2019 All-NBA Guard selection to change teams this offseason joining Kemba Walker and Kyrie Irving. pic.twitter.com/GfAAH0BqNi
Russell Westbrook is the franchise’s all-time leader scorer for the Oklahoma City Thunder.
But he struggled shooting last season, according to Second Spectrum, Westbrook shot the 4th lowest percentage of any player that took at least 250 jumpers.
Need to factor in that with the recent trades, OKC will likely retain the 2020 first (top 20 protected to Philly) and 2022 first (top 14 protected to Atlanta).
From 2020 to 2026: 15 first-round picks and the swap rights in 4 years.