Russell Westbrook III (born November 12, 1988) is an American professional basketball player. He last played for the Denver Nuggets in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Westbrook is known for his amazing energy and powerful playing style. Many consider him one of the best point guards in NBA history.

He has been an All-Star nine times and was the NBA MVP in 2017. Westbrook holds the NBA record for the most career triple-doubles. In 2021, he was named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team, which honors the greatest players in league history. He also won a gold medal with the U.S. national team at the 2012 Summer Olympics.

Westbrook played college basketball for the UCLA Bruins. He was picked fourth overall in the 2008 NBA draft by the Seattle SuperSonics. That team soon moved and became the Oklahoma City Thunder. Westbrook played for the Thunder for 11 seasons and became their all-time leading scorer. He reached the NBA Finals with the Thunder in 2012 but lost to the Miami Heat.

After leaving the Thunder, Westbrook played for the Houston Rockets (2019–2020), Washington Wizards (2020–2021), Los Angeles Lakers (2021–2023), and Los Angeles Clippers (2023–2024). In 2024, he joined the Denver Nuggets. He is one of only three players in NBA history to average a triple-double for an entire season, a feat he has achieved four times.

Early Life & Basketball Dreams
High School Journey
College Basketball Career
Professional Basketball Career
Playing for Team USA
Player Profile & Style
Career Statistics
Awards and Honors
Business & Other Interests
Personal Life
See also

Early Life & Basketball Dreams

Russell Westbrook III was born in Long Beach, California. His parents are Russell Westbrook Jr. and Shannon Horton. He has a younger brother named Raynard. Growing up in Hawthorne, Russell and his best friend, Khelcey Barrs III, dreamed of playing basketball together at UCLA.

Sadly, in May 2004, Khelcey Barrs III passed away at age 16 from an enlarged heart during a basketball game. After this sad event, Westbrook became even more determined to succeed in basketball. He always wears a "KB3" wristband to remember his best friend.

High School Journey

Westbrook started at Leuzinger High School as a point guard. He was only 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighed 140 pounds. He didn't even start on his school's main team until his junior year. He also didn't get any college offers until the summer before his senior year.

That same summer, Westbrook grew to his adult height of 6 feet 3 inches. In his senior year, he played incredibly well. He averaged 25.1 points, 8.7 rebounds, 3.1 steals, and 2.3 assists per game. He helped his team achieve a great 25–4 record. He also scored a career-high 51 points in one game.

After his growth spurt and impressive season, coach Ben Howland recruited him to play for the UCLA Bruins. Westbrook waited for a scholarship spot to open up at UCLA before accepting.

College Basketball Career

Westbrook playing defense for UCLA.

Westbrook wore the number 0 during his time at the University of California, Los Angeles. In his first year (2006–07), he was a backup player. He mostly focused on defense and bringing energy off the bench. He averaged 3.4 points per game.

During the off-season, he worked very hard to improve his game. The next season (2007–08), Westbrook became a starter. He averaged 12.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, 4.7 assists, and 1.6 steals. He was named to the All-Pac-10 Third Team and won the Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year award.

UCLA reached the Final Four in both of Westbrook's seasons. After two years, Westbrook decided to leave college early for the 2008 NBA draft. He still finished his school quarter, which was unusual for top draft picks.

Professional Basketball Career

Oklahoma City Thunder (2008–2019)

Starting Strong & First Playoffs (2008–2010)

Westbrook was the fourth player picked in the 2008 NBA draft by the Seattle SuperSonics. Six days later, the team moved to Oklahoma City and became the Oklahoma City Thunder. Westbrook signed with them in July 2008.

On March 2, 2009, Westbrook achieved his first career triple-double. This means he had at least 10 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists in one game. He was the first rookie since Chris Paul to do this. In his first season, he averaged 15.3 points, 5.3 assists, and 4.9 rebounds. He was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team.

In his second season, Westbrook became a full-time starter. He averaged 16.1 points, 8.0 assists, and 4.9 rebounds. The Thunder greatly improved their record and made it to the playoffs. They lost to the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round. Westbrook played even better in the playoffs, averaging 20.5 points.

Becoming an All-Star & NBA Finals (2010–2012)

Westbrook in March 2011.

On November 26, 2010, Westbrook scored a career-high 43 points. He was chosen by NBA coaches to be an All-Star for the first time in 2011. He finished the season averaging 21.9 points, 8.2 assists, and 4.6 rebounds. He was also named to the All-NBA Second Team. The Thunder reached the Western Conference Finals but lost to the Dallas Mavericks.

In January 2012, Westbrook signed a big contract extension with the Thunder. He was again chosen for the All-Star Game. On March 23, 2012, he scored a new career-high of 45 points. He averaged 23.6 points, 5.5 assists, and 4.6 rebounds for the season. He was named to the All-NBA Second Team for the second year in a row.

Westbrook helped lead the Thunder to the 2012 NBA Finals for the first time since the team moved. They lost to the Miami Heat in five games. In Game 4 of the Finals, Westbrook scored a playoff career-high 43 points.

Injury and Comeback (2012–2015)

Westbrook drives to the basket in March 2011.

Westbrook was selected for the All-Star Game again in 2013. He averaged 23.2 points, 7.4 assists, and 5.2 rebounds for the season. The Thunder made it to the playoffs as the top team in the Western Conference.

In Game 2 of the first round, Westbrook injured his right knee. He had surgery and missed the rest of the playoffs. Without him, the Thunder lost in the next round. Westbrook was still named to the All-NBA Second Team for the third year in a row.

He had another surgery on his knee before the 2013–14 season. He missed only two games before returning. However, he needed a third surgery in December 2013 and was out until February 2014. The Thunder still played well thanks to Kevin Durant. Westbrook played the rest of the season with limited minutes.

Westbrook and the Thunder finished with a 59–23 record. They reached the Western Conference Finals but lost to the San Antonio Spurs. Westbrook played very well in the playoffs, averaging 26.7 points, 8.1 assists, and 7.3 rebounds.

Westbrook goes up for a layup against Cleveland in 2015.

In the 2014–15 season, Westbrook suffered a hand injury and missed 14 games. When he returned, he led the Thunder to a win with 32 points. With both Westbrook and Durant back, the team went on a seven-game winning streak.

Westbrook scored a career-high 48 points in February 2015. He returned to the All-Star Game and scored 41 points, earning the All-Star MVP award. On February 27, he became the first player since LeBron James in 2009 to have three straight triple-doubles.

On March 4, Westbrook set new career highs with 49 points and 16 rebounds. He also had 10 assists, making it his fourth triple-double in a row. He helped the Thunder win in overtime. The Thunder missed the playoffs that season, finishing ninth in their conference.

Second All-Star MVP & Playoff Run (2015–2016)

Westbrook defending Damian Lillard in January 2016.

To start the 2015–16 season, Westbrook and Durant both scored 40 points in a game. Westbrook was voted to start in his first All-Star Game in 2016. He won his second All-Star Game MVP award, scoring 31 points. He was the first player to win consecutive All-Star MVPs by himself.

On March 22, he recorded his 15th triple-double of the season. This was the most triple-doubles by a player in a season since 1988–89. In the playoffs, Westbrook helped the Thunder beat the Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs.

In the Western Conference Finals, they faced the Golden State Warriors. The Thunder took a 3–1 lead in the series. In Game 4, Westbrook had his fifth playoff triple-double with 36 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists. Despite their lead, the Thunder lost the series 4–3 to the Warriors.

MVP Season & Record-Breaking Triple-Doubles (2016–2017)

Westbrook with André Roberson.

After Durant left the team, Westbrook became the main player for the Thunder. On August 4, 2016, Westbrook signed a new contract with the Thunder. On December 9, he recorded his seventh straight triple-double. This was the longest triple-double streak since Michael Jordan in 1989.

Westbrook shooting over Washington's John Wall.

On January 23, Westbrook hit a game-winning shot with 1.4 seconds left. He finished with 38 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists for his 22nd triple-double of the season. Two days later, he passed Larry Bird with his 60th career triple-double.

On March 7, Westbrook scored a career-high 58 points, but the Thunder lost. On April 4, he tied Oscar Robertson's record of 41 triple-doubles in a single season. His historic 42nd triple-double, breaking Robertson's record, came on April 9 against the Denver Nuggets. He scored 18 of his 50 points in the last five minutes, including a game-winning shot at the buzzer.

Westbrook became one of only two players in NBA history to average a triple-double for an entire season. The Thunder finished the season with a 47–35 record and entered the playoffs. In Game 2 of the playoffs, Westbrook scored 51 points, but the Thunder lost. They were eliminated by the Houston Rockets in five games.

On June 26, 2017, Westbrook was named the NBA Most Valuable Player. He was the first MVP from a team with fewer than 50 wins since 1982.

More Triple-Doubles & Playoff Exits (2017–2019)

On September 29, 2017, Westbrook signed a huge contract extension with the Thunder. He continued his historic play, getting a triple-double in the season opener. Playing with new teammates Paul George and Carmelo Anthony, Westbrook had 21 points, 10 rebounds, and 16 assists.

On March 13, 2018, Westbrook recorded his 100th career triple-double. He joined Oscar Robertson, Magic Johnson, and Jason Kidd as the only players to reach this milestone. On April 9, he recorded his 25th triple-double of the season. Westbrook finished the season as the league leader in assists per game, averaging 10.3. He was named to the All-NBA Second Team.

In the playoffs, Westbrook scored 33 of his 45 points in the second half of Game 5 to help the Thunder avoid elimination. In Game 6, he scored 46 points, but the Thunder lost the series to the Utah Jazz.

Westbrook missed the start of the 2018–19 season due to a knee issue. In his season debut, he had 32 points, 12 rebounds, and 8 assists. On January 10, 2019, he recorded a career-high 24 assists along with 24 points and 13 rebounds.

On February 11, Westbrook broke Wilt Chamberlain's record for consecutive triple-doubles with 11 in a row. He also passed Gary Payton to become the Thunder's all-time leading scorer. His triple-double streak ended after the All-Star break.

On April 2, Westbrook had an incredible game with 20 points, 20 rebounds, and 21 assists. He became only the second player in NBA history, after Wilt Chamberlain, to achieve a 20-20-20 game. Westbrook led the league in assists per game for the third season in a row. The Thunder lost in the first round of the playoffs for the third straight year.

Houston Rockets (2019–2020)

Westbrook reunited with former Thunder teammate James Harden in Houston.

On July 16, 2019, Westbrook was traded to the Houston Rockets. This move reunited him with his former Thunder teammate James Harden. They had played together in the 2012 NBA Finals.

Westbrook made his Rockets debut on October 24, 2019, with 24 points, 16 rebounds, and 7 assists. In his second game, he passed Magic Johnson to become second all-time in career triple-doubles. On January 9, 2020, Westbrook returned to Oklahoma City as a visitor for the first time.

On January 20, he recorded a triple-double against Oklahoma City. This made him and LeBron James the only two players to have triple-doubles against all 30 NBA teams. The NBA season was paused in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Westbrook tested positive for COVID-19 in July but recovered and rejoined his team.

In the playoffs, Westbrook missed the first four games due to injury. He helped Houston reach the semifinals, where they lost to the Lakers. His playoff averages were the lowest of his career.

Washington Wizards (2020–2021)

Record-Breaking Season (2020–2021)

On December 2, 2020, Westbrook was traded to the Washington Wizards. He missed the 2021 All-Star Game, his first time since 2014. On March 30, 2021, Westbrook became the first player since Magic Johnson in 1988 to record a 30-10-20 triple-double. He had 35 points, 21 assists, and 14 rebounds.

This was his 16th triple-double with the Wizards, breaking the team's record. On May 4, Westbrook clinched his fourth season averaging a triple-double. He had 14 points, a career-high 21 rebounds, and 24 assists.

On May 10, he recorded his 182nd career triple-double, passing Oscar Robertson for the most in NBA history. On May 15, Westbrook had another triple-double, helping the Wizards secure a spot in the play-in tournament. He won his third NBA assist title, averaging a career-high 11.7 assists per game. He also averaged 22.2 points and a career-high 11.5 rebounds.

The Wizards won their play-in game and made the playoffs. They lost to the top-seeded 76ers in five games in the first round.

Los Angeles Lakers (2021–2023)

A Challenging Season (2021–2022)

Westbrook takes a shot in 2022.

On August 6, 2021, Westbrook was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. This was his fourth team in three years. On October 19, he made his Lakers debut.

Westbrook faced criticism for his play during his first season with the Lakers. He had a tough game on Christmas Day, shooting poorly. The Lakers struggled, and many blamed Westbrook. He shot 30 percent from three-point range and had many turnovers. Westbrook responded to critics by saying they only looked at stats, not his overall play.

On January 4, 2022, Westbrook had his first game without any turnovers since 2016. On January 19, he was benched by the coach in the final minutes of a game.

On April 5, 2022, the Lakers lost and were eliminated from the playoff race. This was the third time in his career Westbrook missed the playoffs. The coach was fired after the season. Westbrook attended the new coach's press conference, who praised him and spoke about "sacrifice." Westbrook decided to stay with the Lakers for the next season.

Coming Off the Bench (2022–2023)

In October 2022, Westbrook started coming off the bench for the first time since his rookie season. He said this new role was "beneficial for everybody." The Lakers started the season with a 2–10 record.

On December 9, Westbrook recorded his first career triple-double while coming off the bench. He had 12 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists. On January 15, 2023, he had his fourth career triple-double off the bench, setting an NBA record.

On January 30, Westbrook passed Gary Payton for tenth place on the all-time career assists list. On February 9, 2023, Westbrook was traded to the Utah Jazz in a three-team trade. He was averaging 15.9 points, 7.5 assists, and 6.2 rebounds with the Lakers.

Los Angeles Clippers (2023–2024)

On February 20, Westbrook and the Utah Jazz agreed to end his contract, and he did not play for them. On February 22, 2023, Westbrook signed with the Los Angeles Clippers, reuniting with his former Thunder teammate Paul George. Westbrook became a starter for the Clippers.

On February 24, Westbrook made his Clippers debut with 17 points and 14 assists. He seemed to play with new energy after joining the Clippers. On March 5, Westbrook won his first game as a Clipper. On March 11, he passed Isiah Thomas for ninth place on the all-time career assists list.

During the regular season, Westbrook averaged 15.8 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 7.6 assists for the Clippers. In July 2023, Coach Tyronn Lue praised Westbrook's effort and toughness. He said Westbrook "saved" the Clippers during the end of the regular season when other players were injured.

The Clippers faced the Phoenix Suns in the first round of the 2023 NBA playoffs. On April 22, Westbrook scored 37 points in Game 4. Despite his strong play, the Clippers were eliminated by the Suns in five games.

On July 6, 2023, the Clippers re-signed Westbrook. After the Clippers traded for James Harden, Westbrook asked to come off the bench. This was to help the team during a losing streak. On January 1, 2024, Westbrook passed Patrick Ewing for 25th place on the league's all-time scoring list.

On February 2, Westbrook scored 23 points and had 9 assists, becoming the 25th player in NBA history with 25,000 career points. He and James Harden became the third pair of 25,000-point scorers to play together in NBA history. On April 9, Westbrook recorded his first triple-double as a Clipper.

On April 26, 2024, Westbrook was ejected from a playoff game against the Dallas Mavericks. On July 18, 2024, Westbrook was traded to the Utah Jazz and then waived two days later.

Denver Nuggets (2024–2025)

On July 26, 2024, Westbrook signed with the Denver Nuggets. On November 6, 2024, Westbrook scored 29 points against his former team, the Oklahoma City Thunder.

On November 19, Westbrook achieved his 200th career triple-double. He had 12 points, 10 rebounds, and 14 assists. This made him the first player in NBA history to reach 200 career triple-doubles. On December 30, Westbrook recorded a triple-double without missing a shot or having a turnover. He joined Nikola Jokić and Domantas Sabonis as the only players to do this.

On January 10, 2025, Westbrook had a triple-double with 25 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists. His teammate Nikola Jokić also had a triple-double in the same game. This was the first time in NBA history that two teammates each recorded a triple-double in the same game multiple times in a season.

On March 15, Westbrook passed 26,000 career points, becoming the 21st player to reach this milestone. On March 28, he passed Oscar Robertson for 8th all-time in assists and Kobe Bryant for 16th all-time in steals.

During an April 1 game, Westbrook made a mistake that led to a loss for the Nuggets in double overtime. He missed a layup and then fouled an opponent, allowing them to win. Westbrook chose to become a free agent on June 13, 2025.

Playing for Team USA

Westbrook with Team USA in 2012

In 2010, Westbrook was chosen to play for the 2010 United States men's FIBA World Championship team in Turkey. This team did not have any players from the 2008 Olympic gold-medal team. Westbrook was seen as a star on the team. Team USA won all 9 of their games and took home their first World Championship since 1994. This win also qualified Team USA for the 2012 Olympics.

Westbrook was also selected to play for the 2012 Summer Olympic team in London. He won a second gold medal there. He decided not to join the 2016 Olympic team.

Player Profile & Style

Westbrook dribbling in 2015.

Russell Westbrook is 6 feet 4 inches tall and weighs 200 pounds. He is a point guard known for playing with incredible energy and intensity throughout the game. Westbrook often tries to speed up the game to score quick points and attack the basket. While he is great at driving to the rim, he also takes many medium-range jump shots.

He is also very good at creating scoring chances for his teammates. He has averaged over eight assists per game in his career. Even though he plays very intensely and had a knee injury in 2013, Westbrook is one of the NBA's most durable players. He is currently in his 17th year in the NBA. In his first five years with Oklahoma City, he played in every single game.

As of July 2025, Westbrook's 202 regular-season triple-doubles are the most in NBA history. His 12 playoff triple-doubles rank him fourth all-time.

His free throw percentage has gone down in recent years. This happened after an NBA rule change in 2017–18. The rule said players could not walk far back between free throws. This changed Westbrook's habit of walking almost to half-court. His free throw percentage dropped from 82.3% before the rule change to 68.5% since then.

Some people criticize Westbrook's three-point shooting and his number of turnovers. As of July 2025, he has averaged 30.5% on three-point shots and 3.9 turnovers per game in his career. He has also been criticized for being too focused on himself or uncooperative. However, his teammates and former teammates, like Paul George, Austin Reaves, and Bradley Beal, have praised his leadership and strong work ethic.

Career Statistics

NBA Regular Season Stats

Year	Team	GP	GS	MPG	FG%	3P%	FT%	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG
2008–09	Oklahoma City	82*	65	32.5	.398	.271	.815	4.9	5.3	1.3	.2	15.3
2009–10	Oklahoma City	82*	82*	34.3	.418	.221	.780	4.9	8.0	1.3	.4	16.1
2010–11	Oklahoma City	82	82*	34.7	.442	.330	.842	4.6	8.2	1.9	.4	21.9
2011–12	Oklahoma City	66*	66*	35.3	.457	.316	.823	4.6	5.5	1.7	.3	23.6
2012–13	Oklahoma City	82*	82*	34.9	.438	.323	.800	5.2	7.4	1.8	.3	23.2
2013–14	Oklahoma City	46	46	30.7	.437	.318	.826	5.7	6.9	1.9	.2	21.8
2014–15	Oklahoma City	67	67	34.4	.426	.299	.835	7.3	8.6	2.1	.2	28.1*
2015–16	Oklahoma City	80	80	34.4	.454	.296	.812	7.8	10.4	2.0	.3	23.5
2016–17	Oklahoma City	81	81	34.6	.425	.343	.845	10.7	10.4	1.6	.4	31.6*
2017–18	Oklahoma City	80	80	36.4	.449	.298	.737	10.1	10.3*	1.8	.3	25.4
2018–19	Oklahoma City	73	73	36.0	.428	.290	.656	11.1	10.7*	1.9	.5	22.9
2019–20	Houston	57	57	36.0	.472	.258	.763	7.9	7.0	1.6	.4	27.2
2020–21	Washington	65	65	36.4	.439	.315	.656	11.5	11.7*	1.4	.4	22.2
2021–22	L.A. Lakers	78	78	34.3	.444	.298	.667	7.4	7.1	1.0	.3	18.5
2022–23	L.A. Lakers	52	3	28.7	.417	.296	.655	6.2	7.5	1.0	.4	15.9
2022–23	L.A. Clippers	21	21	30.2	.489	.356	.658	4.9	7.6	1.1	.5	15.8
2023–24	L.A. Clippers	68	11	22.5	.454	.273	.688	5.0	4.5	1.1	.3	11.1
2024–25	Denver	75	36	27.9	.449	.323	.661	4.9	6.1	1.4	.5	13.3
Career		1,237	1,075	33.3	.439	.305	.772	7.0	8.0	1.6	.3	21.2
All-Star		9	2	22.5	.506	.338	.588	5.2	3.8	1.4	.0	21.6

NBA Playoff Stats

Year	Team	GP	GS	MPG	FG%	3P%	FT%	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG
2010	Oklahoma City	6	6	35.4	.473	.417	.842	6.0	6.0	1.7	.2	20.5
2011	Oklahoma City	17	17	37.5	.394	.292	.852	5.4	6.4	1.4	.4	23.8
2012	Oklahoma City	20	20	38.4	.435	.277	.802	5.5	5.8	1.6	.4	23.1
2013	Oklahoma City	2	2	33.8	.415	.222	.857	6.5	7.0	3.0	.0	24.0
2014	Oklahoma City	19	19	38.7	.420	.280	.884	7.3	8.1	2.2	.3	26.7
2016	Oklahoma City	18	18	37.4	.405	.324	.829	6.9	11.0	2.6	.1	26.0
2017	Oklahoma City	5	5	38.9	.388	.265	.800	11.6	10.8	2.4	.4	37.4
2018	Oklahoma City	6	6	39.2	.398	.357	.825	12.0	7.5	1.5	.0	29.3
2019	Oklahoma City	5	5	39.4	.360	.324	.885	8.8	10.6	1.0	.6	22.8
2020	Houston	8	8	32.7	.421	.242	.532	7.0	4.6	1.5	.3	17.9
2021	Washington	5	5	37.2	.333	.250	.791	10.4	11.8	.4	.2	19.0
2023	L.A. Clippers	5	5	38.5	.410	.357	.880	7.6	7.4	1.2	1.4	23.6
2024	L.A. Clippers	6	0	19.0	.260	.235	.615	4.2	1.7	1.2	.5	6.3
2025	Denver	13	0	24.1	.391	.317	.700	3.7	2.6	.9	.1	11.7
Career		135	116	35.5	.405	.299	.820	6.7	7.1	1.7	.3	22.5

College Stats

Year	Team	GP	GS	MPG	FG%	3P%	FT%	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG
2006–07	UCLA	36	1	9.0	.457	.409	.548	.8	.7	.4	.0	3.4
2007–08	UCLA	39	34	33.8	.465	.338	.713	3.9	4.3	1.6	.2	12.7
Career		75	35	21.9	.464	.354	.685	2.4	2.5	1.0	.1	8.3

Awards and Honors

NBA Achievements

NBA Most Valuable Player (2017)
9× NBA All-Star (2011–2013, 2015–2020)
2× NBA All-Star Game MVP (2015, 2016)
2× All-NBA First Team (2016, 2017)
5× All-NBA Second Team (2011–2013, 2015, 2018)
2× All-NBA Third Team (2019, 2020)
2× NBA scoring champion (2015, 2017)
3× NBA assists leader (2018, 2019, 2021)
NBA All-Rookie First Team (2009)
NBA 75th Anniversary Team

College Achievements

2008 All-Pac-10 Third Team
2008 Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year
2008 Pac-10 All-Tournament Team
2008 Pac-10 All-Defensive Team
2008 CollegeInsider.com All-Defensive Team

High School Achievements

First-team All-CIF Division I
Third-team All-State
2× Most Valuable Player of the Bay League

Business & Other Interests

Endorsements & Partnerships

In October 2012, Westbrook signed a deal with the Jordan Brand. He later signed a 10-year extension, making it one of the biggest endorsement deals for an athlete with the brand. He also partnered with Kings and Jaxs Boxer Briefs in 2013, saying he loved fashion. He also signed with PepsiCo to be the global face of Mountain Dew Kickstart.

Fashion Ventures

In 2015, Westbrook became the Marketing Creative Director for the denim brand True Religion. In 2016, he started his own clothing brand called Honor the Gift. This brand is a tribute to his childhood in Hawthorne and Los Angeles.

Film Production

Westbrook has also worked in film production. He produced Tulsa Burning: The 1921 Race Massacre, a film about a historical event in Oklahoma. This film received three Emmy nominations in 2021. He also produced a short film called Why Not? with Jordan Brand. In 2021, his own documentary, Passion Play: Russell Westbrook, was released on Showtime.

Personal Life

Westbrook is married and has three children: a son and twin daughters. He continues to wear a "KB3" wristband and has "KB3" on his sneakers to honor his childhood friend, Khelcey Barrs III. In 2012, he started the Russell Westbrook Why Not? Foundation. This foundation helps young people by promoting education and family programs. It encourages kids to be confident in themselves.

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