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 season barely 3 days old and we got a Double OT game to start, Ant & Wemby 40 balls and a nigga getting arrested. We might be in for an all timer.
When it is your time to win, nothing can take it from you. But you must hold faith not only in yourself, but in God. Without Him, your strength will always fall short. With Him, nothing is impossible.
Breakups hurt, but you know what hurts even more? Forcing yourself to “make it work” with a person who has shown you over and over again that they don’t care about your feelings. That’s the real pain
Breaking: John Wall has announced he is retiring from basketball after 11 seasons in the NBA, per @ShamsCharania
👏5x NBA All-Star
👏All-NBA Third Team
👏NBA All-Defensive Second Team
👏NBA All-Rookie First Team
👏NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion
👏SEC Player of the Year
What a career 🔥
Free agent forward Jalen McDaniels has agreed to a deal with the New Orleans Pelicans, sources tell ESPN. McDaniels has averaged 6.7 points and 3.3 rebounds over six NBA seasons.