Russell Westbrook, a point guard for the Denver Nuggets as of May 2025, is an American basketball player. Westbrook played for the UCLA Bruins men's basketball team from 2006 to 2008. He was named the Third-team All-Pac-10 and the Pac-10 All-Defensive Team in 2008. Westbrook led his team, UCLA to the Final Four in the NCAA Tournament, where they lost to Memphis with a score of 78-63 in the national semifinal.
Westbrook was drafted in the 2008 NBA Draft as the fourth overall pick in the first round by the Seattle SuperSonics/ Oklahoma City Thunder. After playing 11 seasons with the Thunder, he joined the Houston Rockets. Before joining the Nuggets, Westbrook played for the Washington Wizards, the Los Angeles Lakers, and the Los Angeles Clippers. He was named the NBA assists leader in 2018, 2019, and 2021.
Russell Westbrook's Averages with the Los Angeles Lakers
Russell Westbrook played for the Los Angeles Lakers from 2021 to 2023.
Russell Westbrook's PPG with the Los Angeles Lakers
During his time with the Lakers, Westbrook averaged 17.4 points per game in 130 games. Efficiency-wise, Westbrook shot 43.4% from the field, including 29.7% from 3P.
Russell Westbrook APG with the Lakers
Russell Westbrook averaged 7.2 assists per game over 130 games for the Lakers.
Russell Westbrook's RPG with the Lakers
In 130 games, Russell Westbrook averaged 7.2 rebounds per game with the Lakers. As of May 6, 2025, Westbrook averaged 21.2 points, seven rebounds, and eight assists per game over 1237 games in his NBA career.
FAQs on Russell Westbrook
A. Russell Westbrook was born in Long Beach, California on November 12, 1988.
A. Russell Westbrook has played for the Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets, Washington Wizards, LA Lakers, the LA Clippers, and the Denver Nuggets.
A. Russell Westbrook was drafted in the 2008 NBA Draft with the fourth overall pick by the Thunder (then Seattle Supersonics).
A. Russell Westbrook plays as a point guard.
A. Russell Westbrook has completed 16 seasons in the NBA as of May 2025.
