Three-time All-Star believes Russell Westbrook should've earned a $100M-$150M contract this offseason

Following his midseason signing with the Los Angeles Clippers, former MVP Russell Westbrook finally found a place to call home after years of bouncing around the Association.

The nine-time All-Star's 15.8 points, 4.9 rebounds and 7.6 assists over his 21-game trial run with the Clippers led to the team re-signing him on a two-year, $7.8 million deal. Given the decline in Westbrook's explosive style of play, securing a multiyear contract is a great achievement at this stage of his career.

However, one former point guard believes Westbrook should have earned far more in free agency. During a recent episode of "Gil's Arena," Gilbert Arenas insisted that Westbrook should have received a contract in the $100M-$150M range based on his production level and consistent availability.  

"To be honest, when it comes to superstar talent, he's the most sturdy player out there," Arenas said. "I mean, you're talking about 73 games this year, 78 last year; he's f-----g durable. The man averaged 16 points, seven assists, and six rebounds, and I would have said, 'Do you know if Gabe Vincent was averaging my stats, he'd be asking for $200 million'. With his stats, these free agents would be asking for $100M to $150 million.'"

While Arenas' support for Westbrook is commendable, by no means should the 34-year-old have received a contract comparable to players such as Devin Booker, Jamal Murray and Jimmy Butler. Even so, there's no denying the contract is an incredible bargain for the Clippers, as Westbrook will be the 65th-highest-paid point guard in the NBA this coming season. 

Additionally, the possibility of Los Angeles landing Philadelphia's James Harden via trade still looms. Assuming Harden ends up with the Clippers, Westbrook would likely come off the bench, which only adds to the value of his contract for Los Angeles.

But if that becomes the case, Westbrook could contend for a Sixth Man of the Year Award this season. Before being traded from the Lakers to the Utah Jazz in February, Westbrook was considered a front-runner for the award. He became ineligible once he was named the Clippers starter.

Although Westbrook easily could have earned more than his $3.9 million annual salary, he currently finds himself in a fantastic situation. With multiyear security and the opportunity to compete for a championship with his hometown team, he probably has no complaints about his decision to re-sign.