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.
Toughness isn’t a trait.
It’s a receipt.
Proof of the work no one sees.
“You don’t just become tough. You earn tough.”
- Cori Close 🔥
Worth 90 seconds of your time.
“Rules are for people that can’t follow instructions. I want to have standards. My number one standard is you have to be a good person. You’ve got to be a good human being. If your going to be committed to yourself, your own growth to maximizing your potential you’ve got to make choices that align with what a good human being would do,” Shea Ralph
Of course he was a special athlete. But another skill meant more -- @peanuttillman had an ability to create his destiny. My story. https://t.co/s4obOzC9vv
🚨HOLY SH*T: January 6 officer Michael Fanone just coughed out loud:
“Go f*ck yourself.”
After Rep. Troy Nehls said January 6 wasn’t Trump’s fault.
Heroes tell the truth.
This view of Abbey Murphy's assist to Bella Fanale yesterday is ridiculous. The guts to try this at full speed, and skill to pull it off...she's a fun player to watch.