NBA Legend Paul Pierce Reacts To Russell Westbrook News

Paul Pierce spoke about Russell Westbrook, who is reportedly on track to sign with the Denver Nuggets.

Jan 28, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Washington Wizards forward Paul Pierce (34) reacts against the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center. The Suns defeated the Wizards 106-98. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports / Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

On Thursday, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported that NBA legend Russell Westbrook has been traded (via the Los Angeles Clippers) to the Utah Jazz.

Wojnarowski also added that Westbrook will be waived by the Jazz and then is expected to join the Denver Nuggets.

Via Wojnarowski: "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

NBA legend Paul Pierce gave his reaction to the news (via FS1's Undisputed).

Pierce: "Russ is at a point in his career, I know he wants to win a championship. He's done everything that you can possibly do in the game of basketball. He's been MVP, he's been to the Finals, how many countless triple-double seasons?"

“Russell Westbrook wants a ring. He’s done everything else you can do in the game of basketball.”@PaulPierce34 on reports of Westbrook signing with Nuggets after Jazz buyout pic.twitter.com/1a3pcQrdvI

— UNDISPUTED (@undisputed) July 19, 2024

The Nuggets will give Westbrook a legitimate chance to play a significant role on a title contender.

They won the 2023 NBA Championship over the Miami Heat.

Pierce also added: "I like this move with Russ right there, as a starter with Jamal Murray at the two. I think they can still make some noise as a contender as long as Joker is still playing at an MVP level."

Feb 5, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; LA Clippers guard Russell Westbrook (0) reacts with guard James Harden (1) against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports / Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Westbrook is no longer the perennial All-Star he was earlier in his career, but he can still be a reliable role player.

Last year, the 2017 MVP averaged 11.1 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 45.4% from the field.