Doug Christie Reveals Surprising New Role for Russell Westbrook That Could Change Kings’ Future

Running the second unit isn’t typically the job description for a former NBA MVP, but new Kings point guard Russell Westbrook is ready for the task at hand.
Coach Doug Christie was asked how he sees Westbrook fitting into the Kings’ rotation.
“I want Russ to be Russ first and foremost,” Christie told reporters Friday. “Behind Dennis [Schröder], making sure that we are stable and running that second unit at a high level.”
The 36-year-old veteran came off the bench for most of the 2024-25 NBA season last year with the Denver Nuggets, where he averaged 13.3 points, 6.1 assists and 4.9 rebounds per game.



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