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.
Jaylin Williams stole the show on stage during OKC’s championship parade. Rallied the crowd like Steve Austin.
“They said we was too young (WHAT??). They said Oklahoma shouldn’t have a team (WHAT??). But guess what? (WHAT??)
“We the f—n champs!”
So grateful for everyone at the Thunder - the players, the leadership and the staff who worked tirelessly and sacrificed so much to bring an NBA championship to this incredible city - and for allowing me to be a part of the journey all these years.
Thank you for this moment!
Making his 3rd #NBAAllStar appearance... Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the @okcthunder.
Drafted as the 11th pick in 2018 out of Kentucky, @shaiglalex is averaging 32.0 PPG, 5.4 RPG and 6.1 APG for the Thunder this season.
The first rookie QB in franchise history to earn this honor.
RT to congratulate QB Bo Nix on being named AFC Offensive Player of the Week‼️
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7-0, POWERED BY THE DEFENSE. ⛈️
🔐 95.9 opponent PPG (leads NBA)
🔐 13.1 STL per game (leads NBA)
🔐 7.4 BLK per game (leads NBA)
🔐 93.8 defensive rating (leads NBA)
The first 7-0 start in @okcthunder history.