Welcome to Loud City Jul 17, 2014
Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook win ESPY awards
Durant & Westbrook took home the hardware at the 2014 ESPY's Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook attended the ESPY's ceremony. They didn't leave empty handed. A night of #ESPY Awards. 2 for Kevin Durant (Male Athlete, NBA Player) & 1 for Russell Westbrook (Comeback Player) pic.twitter.com/ic2OErdKEz — OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) July 17, 2014 Russell Westbrook was named as the Comeback Athlete of the Year, in a year where he overcame 3 surgeries to repair his torn meniscus. He led his team to the 2014 NBA western conference finals and was their most consistent player throughout....
Oklahoman Jul 17, 2014
Russell Westbrook: Oklahoma City Thunder star collaborates with Barneys on new fashion line
By Mesfin Fekadu, AP Entertainment WriterNEW YORK — Go shopping with powerhouse basketball player Russell Westbrook — whose colorful style has made headlines outside of sports — and you'll probably be surprised by his favorite section: the sale rack. The Oklahoma City Thunder star player roams around Barneys New York Inc.Read more on NewsOK.com
Oklahoman Jul 17, 2014
Russell Westbrook debuts his Barneys New York clothing line
Russell Westbrook's XO Barneys New York line officially hit the rack on Thursday. It's very Westbrook. From Barneys: "NBA Star Russell Westbrook is known for his style on and off the court.Read more on NewsOK.com
Canis Hoopus Jul 17, 2014
Is Zach Lavine the next Russell Westbrook?
In some ways, Zach Lavine is a lot like Russell Westbook. In other ways, he very much isn't. And it's those differences that could define Lavine's NBA career. If you've been at all paying attention to UCLA for the past year, or the Timberwolves for the past month....or simply have two eyes connected to a functioning brain....you've no doubt seen the comparisons between Zach Lavine and Russell Westbrook. They're both super athletic. Combo guards. Versatile. UCLA. It's impossible to see Zach Lavine throw down and not have the knee jerk reaction of "that's just like Russell Westbrook!" And...
NetsDaily Jul 16, 2014
Markel Brown sees a little bit of Dwyane Wade in his game
In an interview last weekend with Travis Singleton of Sneaker Reporter, Markel Brown talks about how fortunate he is to be drafted by the Nets and how he was "numb" on Draft Night when he finally heard his name called at No. 44. When asked his favorite players he included Dwyane Wade and Russell Westbrook on his list. And while two weeks ago, he said his game resembles that of Westbrook, this time he said D-Wade. Heady stuff.Asked by Singleton whose game he "resembles a little bit," he replied, "More so, of the people I named, I'd probably say D-Wade: Like to get in the paint, finish up at...
Oklahoman Jul 16, 2014
Thunder guard Russell Westbrook wins Best Comeback Athlete award at ESPYs
Thunder guard Russell Westbrook was named the Best Comeback Athlete of the year at the ESPY Awards, aired Wednesday night. Westbrook returned from three knee surgeries in less than a year to lead the Thunder to the Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs. Westbrook became the first player since NBA Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson to average 26 points, 8 assists and 7 rebounds in the postseason. Read more on NewsOK.com
Welcome to Loud City Jul 8, 2014
Russell Westbrook launches eyewear brand, Westbrook Frames
Russell Westbrook continues his foray into the world of fashion with the launch of his new company, Westbrook Frames. Russell Westbrook will not be participating in the 2014 FIBA World Cup in Spain, but it seems that he has found something else to keep him busy this summer. Westbrook has launched a new eyewear brand, "Westbrook Frames." We all know how Westbrook is unique with his personal style involving printed shirts, lensless glasses, and crazy outfits. Earlier in the following month, Westbrook announced he was collaborating with Barneys. He has shown increasing interest in the...
Chicago Sun-Times Jul 8, 2014
Russell Westrbook takes summer off from USA Basketball
USA Basketball says Oklahoma City guard Russell Westbrook will not participate this summer so he can rest some previous knee injuries. Chairman Jerry Colangelo says Tuesday that USA Basketball had been communicating with Westbrook since the end of the season and knew his withdrawal was a possibility. Westbrook was a member of the Americans’ gold medal-winning teams at the 2010 World Championship and 2012 Olympics. He has had multiple knee operations since, though...
Oklahoman Jul 8, 2014
Thunder star Russell Westbrook officially launches Westbrook Frames
erik horneRussell Westbrook made the eyewear game popular in the NBA. Now he has his own line of frames. Westbrook Frames was officially launched on Tuesday, with the Thunder guard offering up 10 different models of sunglasses ranging from $95-145.Read more on NewsOK.com
Welcome to Loud City Jul 7, 2014
Russell Westbrook withdraws from Team USA for 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup
After helping to lead the USA team to gold medals in the 2010 FIBA World Championship and the 2012 Summer Olympics, Westbrook will take the summer to rest his knee. Russell Westbrook has had three knee surgeries in the past 15 months. After recovering admirably and playing what most would consider his best basketball in the 2014 NBA Playoffs, he has chosen to withdraw from Team USA for the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup. Via Adrian Wojnarowski at Yahoo!: After a season that included his third surgery on his right knee, [Russell] Westbrook decided to pass on the two-month commitment that...
Blazersedge Jul 7, 2014
Wojnarowski: Thunder's Russell Westbrook Will Not Play For Team USA At 2014 FIBA World Cup
Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook will not participate with USA Basketball this summer as it prepares for the 2014 FIBA World Cup in Spain, according to a report. Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports reports that Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook will not participate with USA Basketball this summer as it prepares for the 2014 FIBA World Cup in Spain. Westbrook had been part of gold-medal-winning teams in 2010 and '12 in the world championships and Olympics, respectively, and has been a favorite of national coach Mike Krzyzewski. Westbrook, 25, still has...
Oklahoman Jul 7, 2014
Report: Thunder's Russell Westbrook withdraws from Team USA's World Cup roster
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook has withdrawn from USA Basketball's roster for the World Cup in Spain this summer, league sources told Yahoo Sports. Westbrook had been part of gold-medal-winning teams in 2010 and '12 in the world championships and Olympics, respectively, and has been a favorite of national coach Mike Krzyzewski. Read more on NewsOK.com
Rotoworld Jul 7, 2014
Westbrook won't play for Team USA this summer - Russell Westbrook (G) Oklahoma City Thunder
Russell Westbrook will not play for Team USA during this summer's World Cup in Spain.
Daily Thunder Jul 7, 2014
The Side Part: Westbrook Frames
From U.S. Soccer heartbreak to the sweet relief of Russell Westbrook's glasses.
Welcome to Loud City Jul 3, 2014
2013-14 Thunder Player Grades: The Russell Westbrook comeback tour
The Thunder began 2013-14 hoping Russell Westbrook could recover from the previous season's devastating knee injury. He returned way earlier than expected, then missed 27 games in the middle of the season. He returned to form when it mattered most. Full Name: Russell Westbrook Jr. Notable factoid: He has no middle name! Of course he doesn't. Nickname: While we're talking about how cool he is, we've reached the point where Westbrook is just "Russ." We've got Lebron, we've got Melo, and we've got Russ (I'm sure there are others, but you get the point). Years in NBA: Six: 2008-present Contract...
