Last Updated on April 14, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s the information on Russell Westbrook:

  • Full Name: Russell Westbrook III
  • Nickname: Russ, Brodie, WestGOAT
  • Nationality: American
  • Date of Birth: Born November 12, 1988
  • Birthplace: Long Beach, California, U.S.
  • Hometown: Hawthorne, California
  • Height: 6’2.25″ (188.6 cm)
  • Weight: 200 lbs (91 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6’8″ (2.03 m)
  • Shoe Size: 15 (US)
  • Shoe Brand: Jordan Why Not Zer0.5, Jordan Why Not Zer0.6, Jordan Why Not Zer0.4, Jordan Why Not Zer0.3, Jordan Why Not Zer0.2, Jordan Why Not Zer0.1, Air Jordan 30.5, Air Jordan 31, Air Jordan 30, Air Jordan 29, Air Jordan 10 Retro, Air Jordan 3 Retro
  • Jersey Number: #0 (UCLA), #0 (Oklahoma City Thunder), #0 (Houston Rockets), #0 (Washington Wizards), #0 (Los Angeles Lakers), #0 (Los Angeles Clippers), #4 (Denver Nuggets)
  • Position: Point Guard
  • High School: Leuzinger High School, Lawndale, California
  • College: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA Bruins)
  • Draft: 2008 NBA Draft, 4th overall pick by the Seattle SuperSonics (who became the Oklahoma City Thunder)
  • Player Archetype: Explosive Slashing Playmaking Guard
  • Primary Offensive Role: High-usage downhill creator and transition initiator
  • Defensive Role: Aggressive point-of-attack defender and rebounding guard disruptor
  • Play Style: Rim pressure, transition pace, drive-and-kick playmaking, high-energy scoring bursts
  • Handedness / Shooting Hand: Right-handed
  • Athletic Profile: Elite end-to-end speed, powerful first step, exceptional vertical explosiveness, strong frame for guard
  • Recruiting Status: 3-star recruit; late riser with limited major offers
  • Draft Status Detail: Sophomore declaration; viewed as upside athletic guard; selected ahead of Kevin Love and Brook Lopez
  • Injury Status Category: Durable high-mileage veteran with past knee and hand procedure history
  • Career Stage: Late-career veteran energy guard / secondary creator
  • Comparison Style: Derrick Rose–style explosiveness with Oscar Robertson–like rebounding guard tendencies
  • Teams Played For:
    • Seattle SuperSonics (2008)
    • Oklahoma City Thunder (2008–2019)
    • Houston Rockets (2019–2020)
    • Washington Wizards (2020–2021)
    • Los Angeles Lakers (2021–2023)
    • Los Angeles Clippers (2023–2024)
    • Denver Nuggets (2024–present)
  • Trade History: Russell Westbrook Trade History
  • Championship Rings: None
  • Parents: Russell Westbrook Jr., Shannon Horton
  • Children: Noah Russell Westbrook, Skye Westbrook, Jordyn Westbrook
  • Siblings: Raynard Westbrook (younger brother)

Russell Westbrook’s player archetype is an explosive downhill slashing point guard built around relentless rim pressure and transition creation. Defensively, he operates as an aggressive point-of-attack guard who uses strength and anticipation to jump passing lanes, though his gambling style can trade positional discipline for disruption. Offensively, Westbrook functions as a high-usage initiator, pushing tempo off rebounds, collapsing defenses in the open floor, and generating opportunities through drive-and-kick reads and interior scoring. His physical traits—elite end-to-end speed, powerful first step, strong frame, and exceptional vertical explosiveness—enable constant pressure on the rim and rebounding impact unusual for a guard. The overall play style is high-energy and force-driven, combining transition attacks, heavy paint touches, and volume playmaking that can swing momentum while placing defensive structures under sustained stress.

Notes:

  • Russell Westbrook’s height with shoes is between 6 feet 3.25 inches and 6 feet 4.25 inches.
  • Russell Westbrook’s playing weight is between 192 pounds and 200 pounds.

Fun Facts

  • Russell Westbrook runs a blog called Word of Westbrook. As of 5/28/2025, its URL was word-of-westbrook.beehiiv.com. The BeeHiiv founders approached Westbrook to partner with him, which is why he chose to set it up on beehiiv.com.

Sources:
NBA.com — Russell Westbrook Bio
UCLA Athletics — Russell Westbrook Men’s Basketball Bio
USA Basketball — Russell Westbrook Player Profile