#9 Russell Westbrook's Why Not ? Foundation
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Westbrook is known for philanthropic work through his Why Not? Foundation and organizes various events to give it back to the community. The events include feeding OKC and LA residents on Thanksgiving, spending quality time with young kids in need and giving them shoes, backpacks, t-shirts to name a few.
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#10 Westbrook wears number 0 in the NBA and there is a reason for it
![Westbrook has been wearing number 0 since he entered the league in 2008](https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2018/11/dc4eb-15431197387240-800.jpg?w=190 190w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2018/11/dc4eb-15431197387240-800.jpg?w=720 720w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2018/11/dc4eb-15431197387240-800.jpg?w=640 640w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2018/11/dc4eb-15431197387240-800.jpg?w=1045 1045w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2018/11/dc4eb-15431197387240-800.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2018/11/dc4eb-15431197387240-800.jpg?w=1460 1460w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2018/11/dc4eb-15431197387240-800.jpg?w=1600 1600w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2018/11/dc4eb-15431197387240-800.jpg 1920w)
It is a known fact that Russ wears number 0 in the league but there is a reason why he does it. Westbrook said “You go with the zero when you’ve been through something and you are looking to get a new beginning. It helps you get going again. It helps you get the swag back."
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