It needed to be done. No NBA fan wanted to see Russell Westbrook unrostered this season, leaving him to fade away instead of finishing his career playing. At the same time, there's no real way this move benefits the Sacramento Kings other that including the legend in their team's history.
Going into his 18th season in the league, Westbrook is a bonafide living legend. Feel his jersey. It's made of Hall of Fame material. With or without a championship ring on his finger, he's first ballot without question. And anyone who does question that doesn't know basketball.