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 degree is more than a paper—it’s proof of purpose, persistence, and the journey behind the scenes. Honored to represent Eastern Washington and inspire what’s possible. We’re just getting started. #SoaringHigh#EWU#BlackExcellence#MBAJourney
We are excited to present @becu’s “Soaring High” as our student-athletes share how their degrees have impacted them at EWU. Here's what @ewufootball's McKel Broussard has to say.
In my young adulthood…these are the three most shocking NBA news alerts I have ever heard:
1. LeBron to the heat
2. KD to the warriors
3. Luka to the lakers
Insanity!!
Imo there’s no doubt in my mind we don’t take dart or milroe, would love milroe off of potential but I don’t know if we’re the right situation for him to walk into and develop properly. But dart on the other hand already has fantastic qb intangibles.
Growing up in foster care and level 14 group homes I would pray ever night and ask God “why me?” “Why did the other kids go home with their mom on weekends and not me?” “Why did I get picked on for not having a family to go back to?”
I would ask those questions to God not knowing that he’s molding me into a better person. He’s putting me through adversity so I become stronger. As a 23 year old father now I thank him.