I’ve been debating about posting this for months, but it’s been on my heart. It’s hurts me to know that my own school/COACH tarnished my character, and told nothing but lies to NFL teams. I was sent this screenshot of my coach talking about me. All I ever did was work my hardest and try to be the best leader to my teammates. I never got a real shot in the league. Not because of my play but “character issues”. I’ve never had that, you can ask my teammates, coaches, and more. I brought energy and light into this community. I need answers. And have receipts. Crazy to think it hard to say one good thing about a kid who started two years at a program. Never been late to nothing. Never disrespected no one.
I remember asking assistant coach Mo Cheeks, what’s harder to do? Workout after practice or before?? I only asked cuz by time I would get to the gym, Russ was already done in the morning and I usually got mine in after practice. Mo like, “coming in before practice is probably harder”…since then, it’s been my routine….a lot of people looked at the emotions on the court and thought Russ was loud, nah to me, he was quiet and methodical. He lead by example and once the lights were bright, he let everything out and experienced pure freedom. It was inspiring as his teammate and everywhere I went, I seen it inspire people from all walks of life, crazy thing is, he didn’t say much, he just showed up. For 18 years. This basketball life is sacred to us as professionals, what we put into that court means everything. Some of us wish we could go back and do things with a little more intent and some can just wipe their hands and be satisfied with the time spent. Who u gonna be? We know what zero was on…keep inspiring in the next phase of life champ. I don’t care what happens, can’t erase what it was…The first YNs, finals run in our early 20s, all star games, seeing each other get injured and bounce back, the bus rides, plane rides, card games, jokes and arguments, the whole thing, memorable!! …to the whole Westbrook family, Nina, the kids, mama Westbrook, big Russ, Ray, Donnell, everybody from luezinger high and ucla and many more that I’m forgettin, much love and Congratulations on a iconic career.
the most disheartening travel experience ever @airfrance. my initial flight’s door closed on time.. yet left an hour & a half late from JFK— so i reached to CDG late.. & despite my constant efforts to tell your staff i had a short time connecting flight..