Russell Westbrook Biography
Russell Westbrook III, born in Long Beach, California, is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Clippers in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Primarily a point guard, Westbrook rose to stardom during his tenure with the Oklahoma City Thunder, where he became known for his explosive playing style and triple-double performances.
Age
Russell Westbrook III was born on November 12, 1988, in Long Beach, California. As of the latest available information, he is currently 35 years old.
Height and Weight
Westbrook is listed at 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 meters) tall, and his listed weight is 200 pounds (91 kilograms).
Wife
Westbrook’s wife is Nina Earl. The couple met while attending UCLA in 2007 and began dating. They got engaged in September 2014 when Russell Westbrook proposed to Nina Earl, and the engagement was announced via Westbrook’s Instagram account. The two tied the knot in an intimate outdoor ceremony at The Beverly Hills Hotel on August 29, 2015.
Children
Russell Westbrook and his wife, Nina Westbrook, are proud parents of three children. Their oldest son is named Noah Russell Westbrook, born on May 16, 2017, making him six years old as of October 2023. Additionally, the couple welcomed twin daughters, Jordyn and Skye.
Career:
Currently anchoring the Los Angeles Clippers as a point guard in the NBA, Russell Westbrook debuted in 2008 after excelling in college basketball for the UCLA Bruins. With an 11-season stint with the Oklahoma City Thunder and now impacting the Clippers in the 2023-24 season, Westbrook has consistently showcased impressive stats, averaging 22.0 points, 8.2 assists, and 7.2 rebounds per game over 1,134 regular-season games.
Contract and Salary:
In July 2023, Westbrook raised eyebrows with a seemingly undervalued 2-year, $7,863,263 contract with the Clippers, reflecting a significant pay cut. Despite this, his impact on the court remains noteworthy, with a reported salary of $3,835,738 for the 2023-24 season.
Honors and Records:
Westbrook’s illustrious career boasts nine All-NBA Team selections, twice leading in scoring, and three NBA assists leader titles. The pinnacle came in the 2016-17 season when he clinched the NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) award, cementing his place in basketball history.
Net Worth
As of May 2024, Forbes estimates his net worth to be $375 million, making him one of the most financially successful players in the NBA.
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