Many fans of the Los Angeles Lakers have directed excessive criticism and even hate towards Russell Westbrook, single-handedly blaming him for the disaster that was the team’s 2021-22 season.
But there is no dispute that Westbrook is a good and generous human being in general.
His Russell Westbrook Why Not? Foundation has supported the hopes and dreams of children while helping to build their self-esteem.
Most recently, the foundation has funded the construction of a new outdoor basketball court at Capitol Hill High School in Oklahoma City.
The new Capitol Hill High School court funded by Russell Westbrook’s Why Not? Foundation: pic.twitter.com/2VBu7mVczZ
— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) June 13, 2022
Westbrook was there for the ribbon-cutting ceremony, and he was presented with the key to the city by Oklahoma City mayor David Holt.
Russell Westbrook was given a key to the city. pic.twitter.com/HdjnJtJrvD
— Joe Mussatto (@joe_mussatto) June 13, 2022
We are so grateful for all @russwest44 has done for our city through the years, and we want him to know he’s welcome here anytime. To make sure Russ can always come back home to OKC, I gave him the Key to the City. pic.twitter.com/zrQK5yxRRf
— Mayor David Holt (@davidfholt) June 13, 2022
Although Westbrook is originally from the Southland, he made his name as a member of the Oklahoma City Thunder, the team he spent his first 11 NBA seasons with.
No matter what one feels about him as a basketball player, these are the sort of community-oriented, selfless acts that can endear him to everyone.
