Russell Westbrook is one of the most exciting players in NBA history.
Despite being in his 18th season, the Sacramento Kings point guard is currently averaging 14.5 points, 6.2 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 1.0 steals per contest while shooting 44.0% from the field and 39.7% from three-point range.
Russell Westbrook Celebrates 37th Birthday
On Wednesday, Westbrook celebrated his 37th birthday (and he made a post to Instagram).
Westbrook wrote: “37. Yesterday I received thousands of texts, messages, and dms. It’s been an overwhelming amount of love and support. People and the connections we have are what makes life so special. Thank you for all the love. Onward and upwards, always. #whynot”
Many people around the NBA world reacted to the post.
Troy Daniels: “Happy born bro !!!! 🔥🔥”
Carlos Boozer: “Happy Birthday Fam”
DeMarcus Cousins: “More life!”
Isaiah Thomas: “Happy birthday killa 🏁”
Quentin Richardson: “HBD fam!! #MoreLife”
Theo Pinson: “LEGEND‼️”
Victor Oladipo: “More life Brodie! 🙏🏿🙌🏿
Jamal Crawford: “Legend!”
Westbrook was the fourth pick in the 2008 NBA Draft out of UCLA.
The nine-time All-Star is most known for his time playing for the Oklahoma City Thunder (when he won the 2017 MVP and made the 2012 NBA Finals).
In addition to the Thunder and Kings, Westbrook has also spent time with the Houston Rockets, Washington Wizards, Los Angeles Lakers, LA Clippers and Denver Nuggets.
Via Matt George ABC10: “Kinda a cool moment pregame. Russell Westbrook has talked a lot about how grateful and blessed he is to be playing his 18th NBA season. You can see him looking around the crowd, seemingly taking it all in before tonight’s start vs the Atlanta Hawks.”
The Kings have had a tough season, as they are the 13th seed in the Western Conference with a 3-9 record in 12 games.
Following Wednesday’s loss to the Atlanta Hawks, they will play their next game on Friday night when they visit the Minnesota Timberwolves.