Russell Westbrook American Basketball Player
Russell Westbrook · basketball player · American
Biography
Born on 12 November 1988 in Long Beach, Russell Westbrook is an American basketball player. He is listed with Oklahoma City Thunder (2008–2019) and Los Angeles Lakers (2021–2023) among his teams.
Early life
He went on to study at Moda Center, finishing in 2019; University of California, Los Angeles, finishing in 2008; and Leuzinger High School.
Career
On the field, he is listed as a shooting guard. The earliest team listed is UCLA Bruins men's basketball, from 2006. His 8 listed teams include Oklahoma City Thunder, Los Angeles Lakers and Sacramento Kings. The longest stint listed is 11 years with Oklahoma City Thunder. At Oklahoma City Thunder (2008–2019), his team-mates on record include Serge Ibaka, James Harden and Álex Abrines. UCLA Bruins men's basketball team-mates from the same years include Kevin Love.
Recognition
His awards include the NBA All-Rookie Team (2009). His other honours include a Best Comeback Athlete ESPY Award (2014) and two NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player Awards (2015 and 2016). The records list 5 awards won and one nomination for him.
Teams
8 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2006–2008 | UCLA Bruins men's basketball | Shooting guard |
| 2008–2019 | Oklahoma City Thunder | Shooting guard |
| 2019–2020 | Houston Rockets | Shooting guard |
| 2020–2021 | Washington Wizards | Shooting guard |
| 2021–2023 | Los Angeles Lakers | Shooting guard |
| 2023–2024 | Los Angeles Clippers | Shooting guard |
| 2024–2025 | Denver Nuggets | Shooting guard |
| 2025–2026 | Sacramento Kings | Shooting guard |
Awards and nominations
5 won, 1 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | NBA Most Valuable Player Award | Won | |
| 2016 | NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player Award | Won | |
| 2015 | NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player Award | Won | |
| 2014 | Best Comeback Athlete ESPY Award | Won | |
| 2009 | NBA All-Rookie Team | Won | |
| 2014 | Best Comeback Athlete ESPY Award | Nominated |
Personal life
He studied at Moda Center, finishing in 2019; University of California, Los Angeles, finishing in 2008; and Leuzinger High School.
Russell Westbrook on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 21.8M @russwest44
- Engagement rate
- 1.18% above average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 249,292
- Average comments
- 7,502 Based on the last 12 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Russell Westbrook?
Russell Westbrook is 37 years old, born on 12 November 1988 in Long Beach.
What is Russell Westbrook known for?
Russell Westbrook is a shooting guard who has played for Oklahoma City Thunder and UCLA Bruins men's basketball.
How tall is Russell Westbrook?
Russell Westbrook is 194 cm (6 ft 4 in) tall.
What is Russell Westbrook’s nationality?
Russell Westbrook is American, born in Long Beach.
Has Russell Westbrook won any awards?
Yes. 5 awards are on record, including NBA Most Valuable Player Award (2017).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q196185), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Erik Drost · CC BY 2.0
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