Sir Thunder
By: Grant Fellows
Don't Judge A Person By Their Jersey
Russell Westbrook, many know the name but not many know the story. Russell Westbrook is a pro NBA athlete that most people know to be a hot headed and crazy player but he is commonly misunderstood. However, there is a reason for why he plays so hard.
Where It Began
Russell Westbrook Jr. was born on November 12, 1988 in Long Beach, California. Also known as Beastbrook, he grew up in South Central Los Angeles and gained a passion for basketball. Russell Westbrook's great career started when he was a kid and saw his dad play basketball. Westbrook was trained by his father where he got a lot of experience with the game. He also played basketball at Leuzinger High School along side Khelcey Barr’s his best friend.
Russell's Hustle
This great player has set many records for the NBA throughout his career; like the most triple-doubles ever which is the GREATEST thing, in my opinion, to have in your whole CAREER! He has played on the Oklahoma City Thunder since he was a rookie. He played college ball at UCLA and this is where he played as a defender and energy player coming off the bench. He played as a backup behind Darren Collinson then became a starter his second year with a injury that Mr.Collinson had suffered. His second year Westbrook had FINALLY gotten his chance to prove himself as a starter. Russell then went on to go to the 2008 NBA draft to be drafted to the Seattle SuperSonics who in six days after the draft then relocated to the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2008.
Russell Westbrook dunking off a fast break
This is his best friend’s sad but amazing story
This story explains it all so watch the interview with Russell
This is Raynard, Russell’s brother
This is Noah, Russell’s son
The whole family except for his son
Russell's family inspire's him in his game and he calls them before every game to catch up with them.
The Future Is Bright
Westbrook has one of the brightest future's because he has everything going right for him and is very happy with what he's doing. As you can see Russ was born with basketball in his blood and all of this has been so natural for him. Hope you learned lots of facts and know Russell isn't just a hot headed and crazy player, but is a driven athlete that gives 110% every time he hits the floor.