“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.” (via Kevin Durant — @KDTrey5)
KD congratulates Russ on an iconic career! 👏💯
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.
EXPLOSIVENESS.
HUSTLE.
HEART.
Few have ever electrified an NBA arena quite like @russwest44 did during OKC’s Finals run in 2012 ⚡️
Congrats on retirement to The Brodie!
Russell Westbrook’s time with the Wizards was brief but unforgettable. He set the triple-doubles record and his second half that year was as high a peak as any player I’ve seen don the uniform. Just insane numbers. 26.3 ppg, 16.1 apg and 13.8 rpg in May to will the Wizards to the playoffs. Only player in franchise history to have a 25+ pts and 20+ ast game and he did it twice in six weeks. Hat tip to a great career.
𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐤 on an incredible NBA career.
Your passion, intensity, resilience and relentless spirit has left an unforgettable mark on the game. The Bruins are so proud of you @russwest44.
#GoBruins 🏀🙌🏾