Russell Westbrook
American basketball player (born 1988)
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Summary
Russell Westbrook was born on November 12, 1988[1], in Long Beach[2]. He has worked as a basketball player[3]. He ranks in the top 0.17% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20,031 views/month, #1,679 of 1,000,298).[4]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[5]
- Native language: English[6]
- Educated at: Leuzinger High School[7]
- Award received: NBA All-Rookie Team[8], Best Comeback Athlete ESPY Award[9], NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player Award[10], NBA Most Valuable Player Award[11]
- Sex or gender: male[12]
- Member of sports team: Sacramento Kings[13]
- League or competition: National Basketball Association[14]
- Commons category: Russell Westbrook[15]
- Position played on team / speciality: point guard[16], shooting guard[17]
- Residence: Long Beach[18], Oklahoma City[19]
- Sport: basketball[20]
- Drafted by: Seattle SuperSonics[21]
- Family name: Westbrook[22]
- Given name: Russell[23]
- Medical condition: COVID-19[24]
- Participant in: 2012 Summer Olympics[25], 2010 FIBA World Championship[26]
- Nominated for: Best Comeback Athlete ESPY Award[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[28]
- Country for sport: United States[29]
- Start of work period: 2008[30]
- Height: 194 cm[31]
- Mass: 87 kg[32]
- Social media followers: 6,585,823[33], 6,388,126[34], 6,851,537[35], 6,912,232[36]
Why It Matters
Russell Westbrook has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
FAQs
Where was Russell Westbrook born?
Russell Westbrook was born in Long Beach[2].
What did Russell Westbrook do for work?
Russell Westbrook worked as a basketball player[3].
Where did Russell Westbrook go to school?
Russell Westbrook was educated at Leuzinger High School[7].
What awards did Russell Westbrook receive?
Honors received include NBA All-Rookie Team[8], Best Comeback Athlete ESPY Award[9], and NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player Award[10].