Russell Westbrook calls OKC ‘home’ and will continue to invest in its growth

Given their 11-game lead there is not much drama left in the regular season of Oklahoma City Thunder. With the first seed, which was basically locked, the only story is back until the playoffs are Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP Chase.

Growing his lead over Nikola Jokic One Blowout victory and 40-plus pointing outbursts at a time, Gilgeous-Alexander gets the chance to seal the door. Thunder is hosting Denver nuggets For a home back-to-back from Sunday 9 March.

Russell Westbrook’s return is another underrated story of these two highly expected matchups. The 36-year-old has delivered depth to a top-heavy nugget team fighting the other seed. He will be the rare road player who is treated like a home star of the OKC amount. Of course, the future Hall-of-Damer spent the first 11 seasons of his career at Thunder.

Because of this, Westbrook remains part of the OKC community. He recently invested 10 million dollars to build a pro soccer stage. He opened up his relationship with the city and how it will always have a special place in his heart, given that most of his career success happened on the thunder.

“That place raised me. I’m from LA to the core, but when I got there, these people believed in me, “Westbrook said.” They took me in, my family in and my friends. It’s home to me. I have always been associated with the city and always find ways to keep the connection; Whether it is investment or philanthropy work, I will continue to do so. Everything that happens in Oklahoma City for the future and growth of Oklahoma City, I will be a part of. “

Although Westbrook has not played for Thunder in six years, it is clear that his time that meant more to him than any other NBA franchise. He gets a chance to contribute to the Nuggets’ upcoming matchups, but looks at the long -term future, his jersey expects to retire shortly after hanging up in sneakers.

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