NBA: 10 Interesting Facts about Russell Westbrook you might not know

2017 NBA MVP, Russell Westbrook sits courtside and watches OKC in action
2017 NBA MVP, Russell Westbrook sits courtside and watches OKC in action

#9 Russell Westbrook's Why Not ? Foundation

Russell Westbrook in a Why Not? Foundation event
Russell Westbrook in a Why Not? Foundation event

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
Westbrook has been wearing number 0 since he entered the league in 2008

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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