As a Northwestern grad and former Bulls data scout, I’ve spent years decoding the hidden metrics behind NBA stars. This piece reveals how Russell Westbrook’s true impact—measured in PER and TS%—was systematically undervalued, even as financial records show $27M in legacy assets. My analysis, rooted in red-and-black visualizations, challenges the myth that volume equals value. It’s not about old-school nostalgia—it’s about what the numbers refuse to say.