Lakers Legend Lamar Odom Reacts To Russell Westbrook News

Lakers legend Lamar Odom reacted to Russell Westbrook reportedly joining the Nuggets.

May 23, 2010; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Lamar Odom (7) talks with teammates Jordan Farmar (1) and Kobe Bryant (24) during the fourth quarter in game three of the western conference finals in the 2010 NBA Playoffs against the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center. The Suns defeated the Lakers 118-109. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports / Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports

On Saturday evening, the Utah Jazz officially waived 2017 MVP Russell Westbrook after landing him in a trade (via the Los Angeles Clippers).

ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski has already reported that Westbrook is now expected to sign a deal with the Denver Nuggets.

Via Wojnarowski on Thursday: "Once Russell Westbrook clears waivers, the expectation is that he’ll join the Denver Nuggets as a free agent and bring them another veteran to bolster the team’s bench and be available as a spot-starter."

Once Russell Westbrook clears waivers, the expectation is that he’ll join the Denver Nuggets as a free agent and bring them another veteran to bolster the team’s bench and be available as a spot-starter. pic.twitter.com/HOAoYgyn59

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 18, 2024

Many people have reacted to the huge news.

One person who sent out a post was Los Angeles Lakers legend Lamar Odom.

Odom wrote: "Just when we need them to chill, Denver gets better 🙃👀"

Just when we need them to chill, Denver gets better 🙃👀 https://t.co/tcKvV3LQz9

— LAMAR ODOM (@LamarOdom) July 18, 2024

Odom spent seven seasons with the Lakers and helped them win two NBA Championships.

He also spent time with the Los Angeles Clippers, Miami Heat and Dallas Mavericks over 14 seasons in the NBA.

May 8, 2011; Dallas, TX, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Lamar Odom (7) drives in the fourth quarter of game four against Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) for the second round of the 2011 NBA playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports / Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

As for Westbrook, he is one of the greatest point guards in NBA history.

The nine-time NBA All-Star is coming off his second season with the Clippers where he averaged 11.1 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 45.4% from the field and 27.3% from the three-point range in 68 games.

Apr 4, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Russell Westbrook (0) celebrates on the bench in the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports / Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

The Nuggets are one of the best teams in the NBA, so Westbrook will have a chance to win a title before the end of his legendary career.

Last season, they lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 7 of the second round.