Russell Westbrook Bio And Facts
Russell Westbrook
Russel Westbrook is a professional basketball player for the Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association. He was born in Long Beach on November 12, 1988. Westbrook played college basketball for two years with the UCLA Bruins before entering the NBA draft. Russell was drafted with the 4th overall pick in the 2008 NBA draft by the Oklahoma City Thunder (previously the Seattle Supersonics). Westbrook plays the point guard position and is known for his athleticism and statistical prowess. He has a long list of achievements including being a 9x NBA All-Star, Olympic Gold Medalist, and most notably winning the NBA Most Valuable Player award in 2017. Off the court, Westbrook is a father of three and is often spotted wearing unique outfits to match his trendy fashion sense.
- Birthdate: November 12, 1988 (12-11-1988)
- Education: Leuzinger High School, UCLA
- Net Worth: $56 million
- Occupation: Professional Basketball Player
- Height: 6ft 3 in (1.9 m)
- Weight: 200 lbs (90.7 kg)
- Position: Point Guard
- Years Active: 2008-Present (12 years)
- Nicknames: Brodie, Russ
- Teams: Houston Rockets, Oklahoma City Thunder, UCLA Bruins
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Basketball Career
Russell Westbrook played high school basketball at Leuzinger High School in Lawndale, California. In his senior year of high school Westbrook played consistently, grew to his full height, and gained weight, resulting in a 4 star ranking and receiving numerous offers from colleges hoping to recruit him. He attended UCLA where he played point guard for 2 seasons. In both seasons, UCLA reached the final four but were eventually eliminated.
In 2008, Westbrook was drafted by the Oklahoma City Thunder (previously the Seattle Supersonics) with the 4th overall pick in the NBA draft. He played with the Thunder for 11 years, during which he racked up a large list of accomplishments but never brought home an NBA championship, despite numerous deep playoff runs. In 2019, Westbrook was traded to the Houston Rockets in exchange for Chris Paul. He currently plays for the Rockets alongside James Harden, where the two hope to win a championship together in the near future.
Titles and Awards
Russell Westbrook is considered one of the most decorated NBA players of his time, championships aside. Although he has not won an NBA championship in his 12 years in the league, he certainly has enough individual accolades. Westbrook was recognized as the league's Most Valuable Player in 2017 after averaging a triple double for the entire season and leading his team to another NBA playoff appearance. He has also represented the United States twice in national play, bringing home a FIBA World Championship in 2010 and an Olympic Gold Medal in 2012. Throughout his career, he has also been recognized as an NBA All-Star 9 times, an All-Star game MVP twice, a member of the All NBA First Team, an NBA scoring leader twice, and an NBA assist leader twice, amongst other awards.
Personal Life
Russell Westbrook III was born on November 12, 1988 in Long Beach, California. He grew up in South Central, Los Angeles with his mother, father, and younger brother Raynard. Russell and his brother learned to play basketball from their father, Russell Westbrook Jr., who was a basketball lover and role model for the two. Westbrook attended Leuzinger High School in Lawndale, California where he played basketball for four years before being recruited by UCLA. In 2004, Westbrook suffered a tremendous tragedy when his best friend Khelcey Barrs died from a health condition during a pickup game. Since then, he has found enormous success on the court, gotten married, and had three children. Westbrook married his college sweetheart Nina Earl in 2015 and the couple had their first child, Noah, in 2017. The following year, the Westbrook’s happily welcomed their twin daughters Jordyn and Skye.
Fun Facts
- Russell is known for being extremely interested in fashion, as he has done multiple clothing collaborations with Barneys, Nike, and other designer brands. He is often spotted wearing eccentric outfits detailed with creative designs and bright colors.
- Westbrook is extremely smart and enjoys math; he earned honors recognition in high school and received an academic offer to attend Stanford before he decided to play basketball at UCLA.
- He is left-handed, which gives him a unique advantage in comparison to most right-handed basketball players.
FAQ
What is Russell Westbrook’s net worth?
Russell Westbrook is worth $56 million according to Forbes. His high paying salary and endorsement deals are the most significant factors that contribute to his net worth. In 2017, he signed the most significant contract in NBA history worth $205 million over five years. He is sponsored by several companies such as Nike, PepsiCo, and Samsung that contribute around $18 million to his net worth. In 2018, Westbrook was given his own signature shoe line at Nike, which greatly boosted his overall value.
What team does Russell Westbrook play for?
Currently, Russell Westbrook plays for the Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association. Prior to arriving in Houston, he played for the Oklahoma City Thunder for eleven years. In 2019, Westbrook was traded to the Houston Rockets by OKC in exchange for Chris Paul. Westbrook’s current deal keeps him with the Rockets until 2021 when he becomes a free agent.
Does Russell Westbrook average a triple double?
Currently, Russell Westbrook no longer averages a triple double for the 2019-2020 NBA season. However, he is extremely well known for averaging a triple double in the three seasons prior. While playing for the Oklahoma City Thunder from 2016-2019, Westbrook averaged a triple double each season with over 10 points, rebounds, and assists per game. Many blame the trade from the OKC Thunder to the Houston Rockets for the decrease in statistical output from Westbrook.
What is Russell Westbrook known for?
Russel Westbrook is one of the most well-known NBA players of his time for a few reasons. Westbrook’s on-court presence is undeniable due to his beastly athleticism and ability to rack up points, assists, and rebounds almost effortlessly. Many fans refer to him as “Mr. Triple Double” for his three notable seasons (2017, 2018, & 2019) in which he averaged a triple double. Before Westbrook, no player had averaged a triple double since Oscar Roberston in 1962. Russell’s unique fashion sense also gains him a lot of publicity off the court, as he is often spotted wearing creative and colorful outfits. He also operates the Russell Westbrook Why Not? Foundation to support at risk youth.