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.
A true great man. Great dad. Great actor. Great athlete. So much fun to be around always. Smart as hell. Loyal as hell. Funny as hell. Loved his sons more than anything. What a guy!! Everyone loved him. My wife and I had the best times with him every time we saw him. Love to his entire family and Carl will always be known as a true legend.
14 years ago I dropped my debut album and my life changed forever. I wouldnt be who I am now if I didnt have yall support back then. We sold 104k copies first week, a very strong number for a debut, and I immediately felt like "holy shit what have I done??" Haha I was NOT prepared for what was instore, and the world saw that as I went into my 2nd album. But this first one, it means more than any other album Ive made. The first album yall heard from me and u fell in love w a kid from Cleveland. ☺️🙏🏾✨❤️ I love you all, to every fan across the world that embraced me and has been suppprtin me all these years, THANK YOU!! Heres to many more years of makin cool dope shit that expands the mind and takes us to new places and inspires generations to create freely with NO boundaries. This is for all those underdogs and grinders out there that people sleep on and doubt. Now is the time to show them what you're made of 😌🌹 salute to my brothers Dot, Plain Pat and Emile, I would not be Cudi if it wasnt for these men and I feel so blessed to have met them. My brothers: I love you to the end of time and beyond.
- Scott aka Willis
I just had like 400-500 ppl at my listening/release party and I’m now top 10 on rap and hip hop album charts. I’m tweeting this to say y’all are beautiful and incredible and I love tf outta y’all. I’m also a little drunk. But yea, all that
Good morning beautiful people..
As a punter, you learn quickly that your football life ain’t gonna be a happy one unless your teammates are doing their thing.. when your team is down a couple of scores late in the second half, there is literally nothing you can do but watch & hope.. then you realize that being a positive vibe can actually help your boys. A couple “Atta Baby”s and a “Hey.. let’s fucking go” can be a weapon.
Being a good teammate and wishing for others success is a necessity of the position.. I loved everything about it.
In my eyes, team sports/events are the greatest teacher of all time.. It teaches discipline.. Selflessness.. Trust.. Empathy.. Buy-in. It’s one of the greatest honors you can have.
Let’s be humans that other humans in our life can depend upon. When they need us, let’s be there.
When they miss 5 shots.. let’s help them think that they’re 6th one is going in… Now.. the 6th one did not go in for @BostonConnr.. but that 7th shot would’ve been a GUARANTEED SPLASH BROTHER
Let’s have a Tuesday.
Let’s try and enjoy this life.
Cheers.
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I played for the name on the front of my jersey and the name on the back of my jersey. I played for my friends, my family & our community - every single one of you - that have given me what I have today.
I love you all. Thank you ALL for making this incredible journey possible