Russ

Life happens like tides

[Kevin Durant @KDTrey5]

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.

[NBA Japan @NBAJPN]

2008-26. 18 seasons. 🏀
Thank you, Russell Westbrook. 🏆👏

#NBAJPN

[NBA @NBA]

Congrats on a remarkable 18-year NBA career, Russ! 👏

2016-17 Kia NBA MVP
9x NBA All-Star
9x All-NBA
2x NBA scoring champion
5th all-time in assists
All-time leader in triple-doubles
NBA 75th Anniversary Team member

[Kazeem Famuyide 🇳🇬 🍎 @Kazeem]

Dropping this commercial before your first official season as top dog and AVERAGING A TRIPLE DOUBLE lol

[Blazers Palace @blazers_palace]

Russ was always a Trail Blazer 🤞salute on an incredible career

[NBA History @NBAHistory]

THIS DAY IN HISTORY.

On April 23, 2019, Damian Lillard knocked down a deep 3-pointer at the buzzer to lift the Trail Blazers over OKC 🎯

He finished with 50 PTS in the series-clinching Round 1 win!

[ESPN @espn]

Breaking: The Raiders are trading five-time Pro-Bowl DE Maxx Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens in exchange for 2026 and 2027 first-round picks, per @AdamSchefter.

The trade cannot be processed until next week, but it is in place. And Crosby is expected to be a Raven with two firsts back to Vegas.

[LaRussell @LaRussellGC]

FROM THE BACKYARD TO SUPERBOWL!!!!!!!!

[LaRussell @LaRussellGC]

I MADE IT FROM MY BACKYARD ALL THE WAY TO SUPERBOWL!!! INDEPENDENTLY!!! I LOVE HOV BUT THIS WAS OUR DOING 😂😂😂. MY TEAM WORKED REALLY HARD FOR THIS! THE TEAM AT THE NFL FOUGHT REALLY HARD FOR THIS! THANK YOU GEORGE, MARTIN, MILANNA, GABBY!!! WE DID IT JOE!!!

[Jay Tust @Jay_Tust]

Heartbreaking news…

Doug is a legend. A fixture of “The Stable” at Boise State.

A selfless player that switched sides of the ball, then became one of the best running backs in school history, helping the team climb to heights no one thought possible.

Just devastating news…

Rest in peace, Doug.

[NFL @NFL]

The NFL family mourns the loss of Doug Martin.

We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends and teammates.

[Ari Meirov @MySportsUpdate]

Tragedy: Former #Bucs RB Doug Martin has passed away. He was just 36 years old.

RIP.

[Pitless @pitlessball]

Kentucky John Wall tape

[ESPN @espn]

Breaking: Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon has agreed to buy the Portland Trail Blazers from the estate of Paul G. Allen for a valuation of over $4 billion, sources tell @ShamsCharania.

[Bleacher Report @BleacherReport]

Breaking: Damian Lillard is finalizing a three-year, $42M contract to return to the Blazers, per @ShamsCharania

A reunion ❤️

[ESPN @espn]

Breaking: The Boston Celtics have traded Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers for Anfernee Simons and two second-round picks, sources tell @ShamsCharania.

Get breaking news alerts from Shams Charania through the ESPN app: https://t.co/QEjDpr2WVy

[Ben Stiller @BenStiller]

Any Severance/Ravens/Football/TV fans

[SleeperNFL @SleeperNFL]

This is one of the hardest quotes I’ve ever seen 🥶

[Jon Gruden @BarstoolGruden]

We are BACK with the boxes and look what they sent us...

BOISE STATE BRONCOS BABY!!

That blue turf is the coolest and this gear is freakin' SWEET! Thank you Coach Danielson and all the staff at @BroncoSportsFB, wow!

[ben gregg @bengregg20]

Zag for life❤️