The shocking reason why a Rockets' Russell Westbrook reunion could work

Russell Westbrook throwing his arms up in celebration while playing for the Rockets | Kim Klement-Imagn ImagesRussell Westbrook's original stint with the Houston Rockets didn't go as hoped. Years later, he now remains unsigned this offseason for a reason, but a reunion with his old team actually could make some sense. Westbrook played for the Rockets in 2019-20 in what was his first year away from the Oklahoma City Thunder. His lone season in Houston was also the last time that he made the All-Star game.

The former MVP and future Hall of Famer has had an up-and-down career ever since leaving Oklahoma City, and his time in the NBA is soon coming to a close, but Westbrook brings the playmaking…