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Russell Westbrook Wiki/Biography
Russell Westbrook was born on 12th November 1988 (Age: 33 years; As of 2022) in Long Beach, California, U.S. His nationality is American and his ethnicity is Caucasian. His Zodiac sign is Scorpio and he follows Christianity (religion). His profession is a famous basketball player in America.
Russell Westbrook Education Qualification
Russell Westbrook completed his schooling at Leuzinger High School. He entered school as a point guard. After that, he attended the University of California, Los Angeles for his higher studies.
Russell Westbrook’s Physical Stats
Russell Westbrook Physical Appearance
- Height: 6′ 3″ inches
- Weight: 91 kg
- Hair Colour: Brown
- Eye Colour: Black
- Shoe Size: 14 US
Russell Westbrook Family & Parents
Russell Westbrook was born into a middle-class family. His father’s name is Russell Westbrook Jr. and his mother’s name is Shannon Horton.
Russell with his parents
He has one sibling. He has a younger brother, whose name is Raynard. Westbrook has one bestfriend whose name is Khelcey Barrs III.
Russell with his brother
Russell Westbrook’s Wife & Children & Relationships
Russell Westbrook’s marital status is married. Westbrook got married on 29th August 2015 to a basketball player Nina Earl.
Russell with his wife and children
The couple has 3 children, 1 son and twin daughters. Their children’s name is Skye, Jordyn Noah Russell Westbrook. They lived happily together with their children and enjoy their life joyfully.
Russell Westbrook Career & Profession
Russell Westbrook played college basketball for the UCLA Bruins and earned third-team all-conference honors in the Pac-10. He has drafted the fourth overall pick in the 2008 NBA selection by the Seattle Supersonics, who then relocated to Oklahoma City that same week. He represented the United States national team twice, and he wins gold medals in the 2010 FIBA World Championship and the 2012 Olympics.
Russell played for Houston Rockets
In 2019 he was signed by the Houston Rockets, Playing one season for the organization before being traded again to the Washington Wizards in 2020. After that, he was signed by Los Angeles Lakers. He signed the Oklahoma City team on 5th July 2008. And on 2nd March 2006, he recorded his first triple-double and he was the first rookie since Chris paul and the third rookie in Sonics franchise history.
Russell played for the Lakers
After that, during season 2012-2013 ending on 25th April 2013, he got injured in his right knee when rockets guard Patrick Beverley collided with him in an attempt to steal the ball. Instead of that, he was clearly bothered by the injury, he would continue playing and finished the game with 29 points he revealed that he suffered a slight tear in his right meniscus.
Russell Westbrook Awards & Achievements
NBA Championships
Russell won numerous awards
- NBA Most Valuable Player in 2017.
- 9× NBA All-Star in 2011–2013, 2015–2020.
- 2× NBA All-Star Game MVP in 2015, 2016.
- 2× All-NBA First Team in 2016, 2017.
- 5× All-NBA Second Team in 2011–2013, 2015, 2018.
- 2× All-NBA Third Team in 2019, 2020.
- NBA All-Rookie First Team in 2009.
- 2× NBA scoring champion in 2015, 2017.
- 3× NBA assists leader in 2018, 2019, 2021.
- NBA 75th Anniversary Team.
- Third-team All-Pac-10 in 2008.
- Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year in 2008.
- Pac-10 All-Defensive Team in 2008.
Olympics Games
- In 2012 he won a Gold medal in London Olympics.
- World Championship/ World Cup.
- In 2010 he won a Gold medal in Turkey.
Russell Westbrook Favorite Things
- Favorite Colour: Black, Pink, Yellow, Blue, and Red.
- Favorite Hobbies: Playing Games, Watching Tv, Travelling.
- Favorite Movies: The Hunger Games, (2012, 2013, 2014), Blue Chips.
- Favorite Food: Fries, Chicken, Catfish, and French Toast.
- Favorite Tv Shows: Martin, Everybody Hates Chris.
- Favorite Female Singer: Rihanna Fenty.
- Favorite Actor: Dywane Johnson.
- Favorite Actress: Angelina Jolie.
Russell Westbrook’s Net Worth
Russell Westbrook’s net worth is estimated at $170 million dollars (As of October 2022). His annual salary is $44.21 million USD (As of October 2022). His extension contract with the lakers between 2022-2023 is $47 million dollars. He is living joyfully with his family and partner.
Russell Westbrook’s Social Handles
- Instagram: russwest44
- Twitter: russwest44
- Facebook: Russell Westbrook
- Linkedin: Russell-Westbrook
Russell Westbrook Amazing Facts
- Russell currently plays for the team Los Angeles Team.
- His jersey number is 0.
Russell’s jersey number 0 with the Lakers
- He has one best friend Khelcey Barrs III who is died.
- He also set a record for the most triple-doubles in a season, with 42.
- Russell Westbrook passed Robertson for the most career triple-doubles in NBA history.
- He received three Primetime Emmy nominations in 2021.
- He produced the short film Why not? in a collaboration with Jordan Brand.
- He makes his production debut with Tulsa Burning.
- He signed with Jordan Brand in 2012 October.
- Russell signed a 10-year extension with Jordan Brand that gave him the largest total endorsement deal in 2017.
- He signed with Kings and Jaxs Boxer Briefs in 2013 November.
- He also signed with Pepsi Co to become the global face of Mountain Dew Kickstart.
- In 2015, he was named Marketing Creative Director of the denim brand True Religion.
- He launched the unisex streetwear brand Honor the Gift in 2016.
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