Russell Westbrook

Russell Westbrook is a professional basketball player from the United States, known for his explosive athleticism, versatility, and intense playing style. He was born on November 12, 1988, in Long Beach, California. Westbrook played college basketball at UCLA before being selected fourth overall in the 2008 NBA Draft by the Seattle SuperSonics, which later became the Oklahoma City Thunder. He has played for several NBA teams, including the Thunder, Houston Rockets, Washington Wizards, and Los Angeles Lakers.

Westbrook is renowned for his ability to score, assist, and rebound, often finishing games with triple-doubles—a statistical achievement where a player records double-digit numbers in three different statistical categories in a single game. He won the NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) award in 2017 and has been selected to multiple All-Star teams. His dynamic playmaking ability and competitive nature have made him one of the most prominent figures in basketball, both on and off the court.