Russell Westbrook
Russell Westbrook
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Full Name and Common Aliases
Russell Westbrook was born as Russell Brandon Westbrook on November 12, 1988, in Long Beach, California.
Birth and Death Dates
Birth: November 12, 1988
Death: Not applicable (still alive)
Nationality and Profession(s)
Nationality: American
Profession: Professional Basketball Player
Early Life and Background
Growing up in Long Beach, California, Russell Westbrook's early life was marked by a strong passion for sports. His mother, Shannon Horton, played a significant role in his upbringing, encouraging him to pursue basketball as a way to stay out of trouble on the streets.
Westbrook attended Leuzinger High School, where he excelled in multiple sports, including football and track. However, it was basketball that truly captured his attention. He dominated on the court, earning himself a spot on the McDonald's All-American team and eventually signing with UCLA.
Major Accomplishments
Throughout his illustrious career, Westbrook has achieved numerous accolades:
NBA Rookie of the Year (2010)
9x NBA All-Star
6x All-NBA First Team selection
NBA Most Valuable Player (2017)
NBA scoring champion (2017)Notable Works or Actions
Some of Westbrook's most notable performances include:
In the 2016-17 season, he became the second player in NBA history to average a triple-double for an entire season.
* During the 2020-21 season, he led the league in assists per game with 11.7.
Impact and Legacy
Russell Westbrook's impact on the world of basketball extends far beyond his impressive statistics. His work ethic and determination have inspired countless fans and aspiring athletes worldwide.
Westbrook's commitment to philanthropy is equally noteworthy. Through various charitable initiatives, he has provided support for education, healthcare, and community development programs.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
Russell Westbrook's quotes often reflect his dedication to hard work and perseverance:
> "I'm just trying to be the best version of myself every single day."
Quotes by Russell Westbrook
You see how can you help your team, help yourself improve, and that's what I try to figure out throughout the season.
I'm not getting dressed to make a scene or, like, 'Oh, look what Westbrook has on today!' If I like something, I'll put it on. I go to the game. That's how it is.
Basketball is the axis that allows me to do the things that I do. I have so much love for the game, and it gives me to the option to be able to jump into fashion.
Obviously, in the NBA, there's a lot of different decisions that people make. The whole thing in the NBA is that people sometimes have an opportunity to go where they want.
Reading what a good shot is, based on time and score of the game, based on the shot clock, based on my position - there's a lot of things that go into it. It's a lot of things that you think about based on when to shoot it or when not to.
My advantage is attacking, regardless of who's in front of me. That's my advantage. And I've got to use my advantage to help my team and help myself.
When I was younger, I was into fashion, but I wasn't always able to afford and have the platform to express myself and do different things that I'm able to do now.
Everybody knows that I like Oklahoma City, and I love being here. I love everybody here.
My friends and I started that motto early in high school - that attitude, that mentality - from way back then: Want to go to Stanford? Why not? Want to play in the NBA? Why not?