Russell Westbrook is a basketball player who plays for the Oklahoma City Thunder of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was the “NBA Most Valuable Player” in the 2016-2017 season. When he hit a triple-double in a season, he became the second player after Oscar Robertson to do so. Representing his country, his team won a gold medal at the 2012 London Olympics.

Born name

Russell Westbrook Jr.

nickname

Russ, The Westwolf, WestGOAT

Sun sign

Scorpio

Place of birth

Long Beach, California, United States

nationality

training

Russell went to Leuzinger High School in Lawndale, California. By the time Russ was in high school, he was going from 5 to 8 in his freshman year and reached his adult height of 6 to 3 before his senior year. With his huge stats, Russ made a name for himself in his senior year and became a target for many college programs. After the offer from UCLA Bruins came on the desk, Westbrook accepted her full college scholarship.

While at UCLA, Westbrook made it to two straight Final Fours with his team, but both times he came up short and lost in the semifinals. After only 2 years of college, Russell entered the 2008 NBA draft, in which he was fielded by the Seattle SuperSonics (now known as the Oklahoma City Thunder ).

occupation

Professional basketball player in the NBA League

family

• Vater – Russell Westbrook Sr.
• Mutter – Shannon Horton
• Siblings – Raynard Westbrook (younger brother)

Manager

Westbrook is signed with Wasserman Media Group LLC.

Position

Point Guard

Shirt Number

0

To build

Athletic

Height

6 feet 3 inches or 191 cm

weight

91 kg

girlfriend/spouse

Russell met his current basketball player wife Nina Earl while they were in college. Both Russell and Nina were playing for UCLA when they started dating in 2010. After spending four years together in September 2014, the two got engaged and married almost a year later on August 29, 2015.

race/ethnicity

Schwarz

hair colour

dark brown

eye color

Hellbraun

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

• Great athletic physique
• energetic person
• Krieger
• Strange clothing combination

measurements

Russell’s body specifications can be:

• Chest – 108 cm (42.5 in)
• Arms/biceps – 41 cm or 16 inches
• Waist – 81 cm or 32 inches

shoe size

15 (US)

brand promotion

Westbrook has signed multiple sponsorship deals since joining the NBA. He signed with Jordan Brand in October 2012 and Kings and Jax’s boxers In February 2015, Russell became Marketing Creative Director of True Religion (a popular denim brand) and a global face of the Mountain Dew Kickstart drink produced by PepsiCo .

Russell has also appeared in various advertising campaigns for brands such as Champs Sports, Subway, and Levi Strauss & Co.

Religion

Westbrook believes in God.

Known for

Westbrook is known for his inhuman athleticism. Many basketball experts declare its genetics to be rare, even in a league like the NBA where there are so many well-prepared and gifted athletes. He is best known for his hunger and passion for the game, as well as his unseen efforts on the basketball court.

First NBA match

Russ made his NBA debut on October 29, 2009 when his Oklahoma City Thunder faced Milwaukee Bucks. Westbrook came off the bench and played a total of 22 minutes. For time on the court, Russell scored 13 points, saving 4 of 9 shots with 4 rebounds, 4 assists and 1 block. However, OKC lost that game 11-98-87.

Strengthen

• Indescribable explosiveness
• speed
• vertical jump
• Strong body – very strong when you go to the basket, can endure body contact and finish
• defense and effort
• Huge passion for the game
• Can create situations and play for the team

weaknesses

• Inconsistent shooting ability (mostly 3-point shooting)
• Height, standing only 6’3

first movie

Russ hasn’t appeared in a movie yet.

First TV show

Russell first appeared in the TV series Rome Burns in 2009 as himself in just 1 episode.

In 2014 he acted in the TV series with Henry Danger . Westbrook appeared in the episode Playing Too Much Game as Shawn Corbit. This was his first television appearance as an actor.

Personal trainer

Over the years Russell has worked primarily with the owner of Rob McClanaghan Basketball, one of basketball’s most popular talents and individual coach who has worked with numerous NBA superstars such as Derrick Rose, Tyreke Evans and OJ. Mayo in the past.

Russell Westbrook favorite things

• Breakfast – French Toast
• Lunch – hamburger and fries
• Dinner – catfish
• Movies – Blue Chips (1994), The Hunger Games (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015)
• Professional Team – Dallas Cowboys (football team)
• Thing about OKC fans
• TV Show – Everyone Hates Chris (2005-2009), Martin (1992-1997)
• Cartoon – Arthur
• Athlet – Magic Johnson

Russell Westbrook Facts

1. Westbrook grew up in Hawthorne.
2. His dearest childhood friend, Khelcey Barrs, died from cardiomegaly. He was 6’6 and was predicted to be a top prospect. In his honor, Russell wears KB3 sneakers and a bracelet with the KB3 name.
3. Russ is very close to fellow basketball player Kevin Durant.
4. He never goes out in the same clothes.
5. He won the ESPY Comeback Athlete award in 2014.
6. As a freshman at UCLA, he averaged 3.5 ppm.
7. Russ was named the 2015 NBA All-Star MVP.
8. At UCLA, his teammate was NBA player Kevin Love.
9. Westbrook was inspired by Magic Johnson.
10. For Westbrook’s full list of achievements, see NBA.
11. In 2014, Russell hit a triple-double in just 20 minutes on the court.
12. He was the presenter at the Teen Choice Awards in 2011.
13. In 2012, he opened the Why Not Foundation, which focuses on helping children who face difficult situations throughout their lives. The official website of this foundation can be visited at rwwhynotfoundation.org.
14. He is CEO of Westbrook Frames, a company that sells sunglasses and regular glasses.
15. You can always follow Russell on his social media profiles such as Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.