Russell Westbrook is a Los Angeles native who played college basketball at UCLA.
The 2017 MVP spent the past three seasons with the Lakers and Clippers.
On Monday, Westbrook gave back to his community in a meaningful way.
From Westbrook Academy: “It's official! This morning @russwest44 cut the ribbon on our campus, opening our amazing new facilities to the public! Stay tuned for updates, photos, and more information about our new campus…👀”
After the event, Westbrook posted to Instagram, which garnered more than 78,000 likes in two hours.
He captioned the post, “LEGACY!”
Think about it…why not?
Words cannot express how grateful and blessed I am.
For urban areas.
-Brody
Many NBA players responded to Westbrook's post.
Dejounte Murray: “That's motivation bro!!! So fashionable!!!”
Norman Powell: “That was so hard on you, brother 🔥🔥. Congratulations. You've changed your life forever.”
Victor Oladipo: “You're not, bro 🔥🙌”
Robert Covington: “One of the most real!! Love Brody 🤟🏽”
Kent Bazemore: “Yes!! ✊🏾⚡️”
Jared Vanderbilt: “Respect”
Carlos Boozer: “You guys are a great family 🎉🎉🎉”
Jalen Rose: “Amazing!!!”
Wayne Ellington: “Major!! 🔥”
NBA players who “liked” the post include Tyus Jones, Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant, Tobias Harris, July Holiday, J.R. Smith, Kyle Anderson, Austin Reaves, Aaron Gordon, Jamal Crawford, Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, Trae Young and Michael Porter Jr.
Russell Opens a School! Russell Westbrook and the LA Promise Foundation celebrated the grand opening of “Westbrook Academy” in South Los Angeles.
The facility will serve more than 400 middle and high school students with 37 classrooms, a gym, child care, multiple food services and more. pic.twitter.com/TIUFh9Ab0k
— Courtside Buzz (@CourtsideBuzzX) September 24, 2024
Westbrook signed with the Denver Nuggets during the offseason.
He is in his 17th season and has played for the Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets and Washington Wizards in addition to the Clippers and Lakers.
