He was linked in some tame free agency buzz to the Boston Celtics, but former NBA MVP Russell Westbrook is officially set to join the Sacramento Kings, per ESPN’s Shams Charania .

Congratulations to Westbrook are in order (he’s nearly 37 and still playing in the NBA), but on the other hand, why the heck did Sacramento make this move? That’s not a criticism of Westbrook, but rather an acknowledgement of the Kings’ current roster, which is overflowing with guards .

It would take two or three basketballs to satisfy the offensive needs of Westbrook, DeMar DeRozan, Zach LaVine, Malik Monk, and Dennis Schröder (and that’s not even taking into account Domantas Sabonis, the best player on the team!). Unfortunately for the Kings, only one ball will be used in games.

Perhaps the Kings’ fron

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