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Russell Westbrook
(1988-)
Who Is Russell Westbrook?
Russell Westbrook learned to play basketball from his hoops-loving father. After joining the NBA's Oklahoma City Thunder in 2008, the point guard became one of pro basketball's most dynamic players; he led his team to the 2012 NBA Finals and was named MVP in 2017 after becoming the first player in 55 years to average a triple-double for the entire season. Also known for his eccentric outfits, Westbrook has collaborated with Barneys New York and launched an eyewear brand.
Early Years and Schools
Russell Westbrook III was born on November 12, 1988, in Long Beach, California, and grew up in South Central Los Angeles. He learned to play basketball from his dad, a playground star who devised drills for Westbrook and younger brother Raynard to follow. Russell Sr. and mom Shannon Horton also made sure their two boys focused on academics, with Westbrook eventually becoming an honor student.
Westbrook attracted little attention as 5'8" freshman at Leuzinger High School in Lawndale, California, and the following year he endu
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Russell Westbrook
American basketball player (born 1988)
Westbrook with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2022 | |
| Position | Point guard |
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| League | NBA |
| Born | (1988-11-12) November 12, 1988 (age 36) Long Beach, California, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| High school | Leuzinger (Lawndale, California) |
| College | UCLA (2006–2008) |
| NBA draft | 2008: 1st round, 4th overall pick |
| Selected by the Seattle SuperSonics | |
| Playing career | 2008–present |
| 2008–2019 | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| 2019–2020 | Houston Rockets |
| 2020–2021 | Washington Wizards |
| 2021–2023 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 2023–2024 | Los Angeles Clippers |
| 2024–present | Denver Nuggets |
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