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Russell Westbrook Biography (American professional Basketball Player Who Plays at the 'Point Guard' Position)

Birthday: November 12, 1988 (Scorpio)

Born In: Long Beach, California, United States

Advanced Search Russell Westbrook III is a prolific American basketball player who plays for the ‘Houston Rockets’ of the ‘NBA.’ Hailing from a sports family, he started exhibiting his skills when he was just a kid. From winning the biggest honors while playing in college, to becoming one of the most prominent ‘NBA’ stars, Russell has come a long way. He began his ‘NBA’ career in 2008 when he was drafted by the ‘Seattle SuperSonics,’ which was later renamed ‘Oklahoma City Thunder.’ Trained strenuously by his father Russell Westbrook Sr., Russell Jr. dedicated most of his childhood to the game. Russell’s talent and skills made him an integral part of the American basketball team, and he represented the United States in the 2010 ‘FIBA World Championship’ and the 2012 ‘Olympics.’ In both these tournaments, he helped his team win a gold medal. In 2017, Westbrook became the second player in basketball history to secure the most number of triple doubles in a particular ‘NBA’ season. Apart from his basketball career, Russell has also launched an eye-gear brand, and continues to display his interest in the fashion world. Image Credit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IhjBQX0iCE(The NBeye Official) Image Credit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDhsBTPtDE8(CliveNBAParody) Image Credit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kceNZeriPZk(ESPN) Image Credit http://www.prphotos.com/p/DGG-050312/russell-westbrook-at-spike-tv-s-guys-choice-2015--arrivals.html?&ps=10&x-start=1(David Gabber ) Image Credit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZeWNbWK2QE(Chris Smoove) Image Credit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2q-zwKzKKU(ESPN) Image Credit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4okSuZY-bsM(Collider Sports) Previous Next

Birthday: November 12, 1988 (Scorpio)

Born In: Long Beach, California, United States

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Also Known As: Russell Westbrook III

Age: 37 Years, 37 Year Old Males

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Nina Earl (m. 2015)

father: Russell Westbrook Jr.

mother: Shannon Horton

siblings: Raynard

Born Country: United States

Basketball Players American Men

Height: 6'3" (190 cm), 6'3" Males

Grouping of People: Black Baseball Players

U.S. State: California

City: Long Beach, California

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education: University Of California, Los Angeles

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  What teams has Russell Westbrook played for in the NBA?

  Russell Westbrook has played for the Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets, Washington Wizards, and Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA.

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  As of now, Russell Westbrook has not won an NBA championship.

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  Russell Westbrook is known for his explosive athleticism, triple-double performances, and aggressive playing style on the basketball court.

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  Russell Westbrook has been selected to the NBA All-Star Game multiple times during his career.
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  Russell Westbrook is known for his fast-paced and high-energy playing style, often driving to the basket, scoring, and creating opportunities for his teammates.

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American PeopleUniversity Of California, Los AngelesTall CelebritiesTall Male CelebritiesMale Sportspersons Childhood & Early LifeRussell Westbrook was born on 12 November 1988, in Long Beach, California, USA, to Shannon Horton and Russell Westbrook. Soon after his birth, the Westbrook family moved to Los Angeles. He and his younger brother Raynard were trained by their father. Russell Westbrook Sr. used to set up drills in order to make his sons learn the nuances of the game.He studied at ‘Leuzinger High School.’ His mother made sure the boys performed well academically, despite spending a lot of time in playing basketball. With a tall and muscular physique, and a ‘unique’ fashion sense, Westbrook caught the attention of many during his high school days.According to Russell, the biggest turning point of his life was the death of his friend and teammate Khelcey Barrs III. They both shared a good rapport and Russell was deeply affected by his death. As a result, he started training harder, and soon became a favorite player in high school. Eventually, he made it to the college basketball team.He played well throughout his ‘UCLA’ career, and his explosive game helped his team take the final four positions in two seasons. He received his big break in 2008 when he became the fourth overall pick in the ‘NBA’ draft.Continue Reading Below