Russell Westbrook: HEARTBREAKING Story to NBA Superstar

Learn about Russell Westbrook's heartbreaking high school story and his path in becoming an NBA superstar! It's amazing what he did as he defies all odds in this incredible life story.
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[@AndyHoops]

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Andy Hoops that's my name

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Andy Lee v that's fake

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[@datboi1130]

russ is friends with k love what

[@tonyn7168]

DAM.... his buddy died on him in highschool.....then durant leaves him in the nba

[@SquiddyYouTube]

Daz So Trash

[@natiep3964]

Screw KD

[@clloverr5040]

Tony N could any thing worse happen to him

[@slimedout87]

Tony N fr

[@nappyheadballer2331]

Tony N True that's fucked up

[@colephillips7679]

Rest In Peace KB3

[@snickyg1717]

Will you please just shut the hell up? Don't give me any sob story about Westbrook. He was a hell a lot more fortunate than millions of kids whom grew up in bad surroundings, he should just feel lucky about where he is now and shut up!

[@llkoii1720]

Snicky G Dude KB3 meant alot to Westbrook you dont need to be mean like that so chill the hell out.

[@somalianpirate2457]

Snicky G Just because his situation is still better than someone else’s don’t mean it’s not a sad story. You’re hella ignorant bruh just keep off the internet.

[@thedarthyguest6777]

Snicky G chill the fuck out that was his best buddy

[@mootwo3388]

@@snickyg1717 if your best friend died, you wouldn't say that

[@javier213la]

i live a street down from Ross Synder Park 😂 ghetto ass park honestly I see why Russ is so tough

[@tonythefinneser4302]

javier anaya that's The Hoodpark! 😂

[@Man-kr8kj]

javier anaya ph shit is that the park in gta lmao

[@iveryarmani]

Phantom Lmao

[@EVERYTHING-dc2od]

javier anaya bruh frl! If I were you I'd be happy to be around where a legend started

[@ryanyoung3895]

Jesse Owen's park is rolling 90s hood too

[@jasonz.4666]

"In fact, he wasn't even the highest ranking Westbrook!" Had me dead.

[@T0YCHEST]

Jason Z. He aint the highest rated russel either LOL

[@linushsieh-beatty2386]

Same

[@anahilopez8116]

his best friend is proud from heaven may he rest in peace

[@FaizyyTV]

Your prolly one of the most underrated KZbinrs...good content bruh💯

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Faiz Riyas *You're

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Faiz Riyas Under rated... he got 6k subs in like 2 months

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Faiz Riyas true af

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Faiz Riyas iii

[@-mauri-3219]

+Nad1r OK I know its messed up but kd done turn it around

[@maxmillianmus3689]

I wanted Harden to win MVP, but now I see how much struggle he went through in life, I want Russell to win MVP.

[@tywayne8400]

my older brother actually played against Westbrook,and bars a few times in California cif tournaments

[@navin4984]

Yeah, and I'm the great grandson of M Gandhi

[@william.3760]

Navin haha

[@sukhedhesi6859]

Navin if you live in socal and play aau you'll run into all Americans

[@brichbrazzil8379]

ty wayne rlly

[@alexetienne1648]

ty wayne and I went to hs with Kyle Lowry

[@TsamTaliaferro]

R.I.P kb3🏀😪💯

[@hankhill40]

Rip

[@danieldennehy2744]

Speediii _ 🙏🏻

[@unbekannt6890]

Rip

[@Steezyy]

So inspirational! Why would anyone dislike this video?? Wtf??

[@amanuel_23]

Look at Westbrook man so inspirational

[@yoshiki.g1450]

Russell Westbrook has to win the MVP this year. It will not make any sense if any other player wins.

[@Dicess]

Yoshiki G he did

[@offthismid3375]

Yoshiki G I mean if u watch the nba u would know harden kawhi or bron could win it even tho he will win

[@sukhedhesi6859]

Blorox Bleach bron can't

[@offthismid3375]

Osn lonzo Jersey he can't because he's out of top three but he could every year

[@Kingbrant44]

no JamesHarden

[@HiyaAgi]

I know this is a basketball based video but there's also lots of rumors that Russ had a very high GPA throughout high school, somewhere between 3.9-4.0. I feel like that adds to his greatness as he was able to stay a competitive baller and kept his grades up at the same time.

[@ymcjuju3489]

Westbrook is one of THE BEST PLAYERS IN THE NBA!!

[@NoName-wu7gp]

Julius Harris duh

[@jimmygageaveritt9617]

Your comment clearly shows you don’t know much about basketball

[@ItsStat1c]

@@jimmygageaveritt9617 Jimmy Gage has spoken 🤓🤓🤓🤓

[@itselftm6863]

Nah anthony davis and lebron are

[@yangawankah5665]

Yeah no shit

[@noahsolorio8155]

Good vid man!! This deserves more publicity

[@AndyHoops]

thanks dude!

[@ShnugFlug]

How this dude grow 6 inches in under a year.

[@karstenth3679]

ShnugFlug puberty :v

[@salty_crew_x2945]

ShnugFlug I grew 8 inches in a year when I was 12. It just happens 😂

[@blobbblob6167]

Growth spirt

[@angeloacuna7819]

karsten. When I was 11 years old I was 4'10 now I'm 13 I'm 5'8

[@natsudragneel4144]

Well I was 4'6" in my HS freshman year and now I'm 5'9"

[@frankmelgoza1278]

how do all of these NBA players get tall as fuck out of no where

[@wontmiss2569]

its a blessing

[@furrywhale3836]

Chris Paul is that Chris Paul? Are u going back to the Pelicans?

[@Naitructus]

+Sloth Curry Yes it is! Could you please tell him that I said "Hi!" to him, because I'm scared to do that myself?

[@ryn2924]

*cough* Stephen Curry *cough cough*

[@frankmelgoza1278]

Swifterjet122 alright i got you

[@niyakearah8916]

I love Russell Westbrook💪🏾 He inspires millions of people being able to keep pushing after what he’s been through. A lot of basketball players⛹️‍♀️ and other public figures are able to still strive and not give up after where they came from🗣❤️

[@eliptiqz796]

he lost alot of friends

[@akaonyegbule1274]

Russell Westbrook was once the best perimeter defender in the draft...thank god he turned out to be an offensive juggernaut or else he woulda been a bust considering what they wanted him for

[@atribecalledlen3567]

Facts lmao they drafted him to be a defensive specialist

[@mmatt.rogers7612]

I'm an OKC fan, and even I didn't even know this. Great vid man! Keep up the good work!

[@Liam-zo4jm]

x Gon your kidding right??? They about to get swept by the blazers. This guy isn’t a bandwagon.....

[@YNGSMO]

@@Liam-zo4jm sorry dude. It was a bad joke . I'm going to delete it

[@Liam-zo4jm]

x Gon nah it’s fine I kind of got protective i over reacted

[@demontimeiso-_-2630]

RUSSELL WESTBROOK THE REAL MVP FOREAL

[@spectre4962]

Another trivia: at the age of 9 russel westbrook also meet james harden at L.A/ Westbrook has a high I.Q "3.9 GP" He was offered a Academic Scholarship in Stanford not a Varsity Scholarship

[@nbapbaupdate8338]

Still watching 💪💪💪 February 14, 2022

[@jaihay1140]

I’ve heard Russ’s story many times and this is easily the best

[@morevarient6069]

Your stories are amazing you deserve way more subscribers keep the good work👍

[@nateanderson1825]

Why do all of Westbrook friends names start with k

[@Bashir_Ali]

Nate Anderson Kevin Durant 😂😂

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Nate Anderson Kevin Love

[@simplyminimalist6302]

Nate Anderson James Harden

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SimplyMinimalist 😂😂😂😂😂😂

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Nate Anderson Kevin Durant, nevermind

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Just came across your channel and I'm immensely surprised by how good your videos are. It's like a spitting image of Mike Korzemba's videos. I subscribed, would like to see your channel prosper with all this great content!

[@jonathansummers6942]

Been binge watching your vids man. Glad I found you, you make good content!

[@annazikopoulos2257]

Omg he was such an adorable child. God bless Westbrook. My favorite NBA player of all times

[@Oscar-ym4gf]

This channel lit subbed here before 1 million

[@omribental6140]

Amazing vid man

[@thisiskevg]

wow.you never truly know the reasons of someones actions till you know the story #neverjudgeabookbythecover

[@charliegibb1617]

I love u Westbrook respect

[@patnostar5276]

Your content is great man. I feel inspired and motivated by Westbrook's mentality. Imma train until I'm one of the best💯🏀

[@reyjgonzales2130]

Nice video. The background music as the story progresses is hyping me up!

[@kingreyes1653]

this shows y Russ will win MVP

[@hoodiejack]

King Reyes he did

[@idbdjdhdhdjdbd]

Hyena Studios we know fuckhead

[@hoodiejack]

Memorize It no it was James hardeb

[@hoodiejack]

should've memorized that

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Hyena Studios no, tf?

[@mfc111]

Westbrook is my favorite current player.

[@typicalballer5653]

myfatcousin1 same

[@typicalballer5653]

myfatcousin1 but he is favorite of all time

[@anamariebabiano6465]

I'm enjoying this channel It's may first time to hear Westbrook Story... I'm waiting for the next update...

[@kingbell7723]

Amazing video bro frfr 🔥🔥

[@AirRusher1992]

I wonder who were here when he got traded 3 times in a span of 3 years.

[@paulgeorge5464]

First his friend dies then durant leaves him, that is just sad, but he is THE GOAT Stay strong westbrook

[@x6grim141]

Paul George nigga ain't u on the same team is him?

[@abbydeocampo7737]

Thank you Andy!!! really helped

[@Gabriel-lm7jw]

Thank you for this story.

[@thirtyacres7504]

Now you know why Russell plays with a chip on his shoulder. He even said in an interview that he plays with a chip on his shoulder, but never went into detail why. I guess this explains it. Also explains why he plays like there's two people inside one body. He has an relentless motor.

[@Nathan-ko8fx]

Andy Hoops in 2017: russell westbrook is a superstar Andy Hoops in 2021: russell westbrook is a horrible player

[@user-mh1jb2ym5s]

WOW.Nice vid man!

[@plbeckman]

Much love and respect. Phenomenal video. Phenomenal player.

[@ProgHouseWorldwide]

I can understand his vigor and ferocity on court, #respect

[@2klegend308]

And yet he's still one of the G.O.A.T's

[@neosanjuan7912]

4MLGAMERS , damn right

[@YNGSMO]

Who shitted in your head

[@carter3407]

Great video. Motivational

[@lesterjohntalde296]

Respect Brodie. Love you man

[@lkirito1294]

Its hard to lost someone you love i know that feeling😭

[@kasimbrown2513]

who else came to the comments to see if this was clickbait........

[@janyarandle5550]

Kasim Brown the reason why I came to the comments because I wanted to see if there was any trolls spreading hate, even on a sad and heartbreaking video.

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Why would it be clickbait?????

[@dapersona8086]

You're fuckin weird

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@Kasim Brown

[@billchapman5663]

Great video keep doing more stories they're interesting

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Bill Chapman I have the same name as u

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Just to let you know I am your 704th subscriber so if your channel blows up I can show this to people who don't believe that I've been with you since the start. Also you are very underrated

[@carterlibby9346]

there was a Russel Westbrook ad for the video

[@adv536]

man I love the passion that this dude plays with.

[@Trem8889]

Good video !!!

[@ImBasedNebulous]

Nice Vid!

[@nolanadrian7588]

This video is lit

[@2chili786]

Jimmy butler's story was probably the best

[@joachim7]

Kawhi

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Sorry late comment but nice profile pic

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2Chili no LBJ

[@charlierobbins1797]

Great video good stuff

[@kennyrobinson2756]

Oh my god, this right here man smh just made me love Westbrook even more, I have to meet this dude man 🙏🏾

[@mitchcarlson9318]

This sounds like my 7th grade resilience project... crap I gotta get that done

[@T0YCHEST]

SuperCrystal Gaming u finished?

[@OscarA]

real nice video

[@AndyHoops]

thanks!

[@giannisantetokounmpo7992]

Yea

[@rlmalonzo1184]

Man coming out of college westbrook was seen as a lockdown defender... But I dont know how he became a defensive liability on the Lakers now

[@TeenWrld]

Because he exhausts him self on O

[@nijisachannel2249]

super sad I wish the media would at least show him some respect.

[@seanpurcell2050]

Just imagine Westbrook behind Collison

[@benmerry7136]

nice videos u deserve more than 8.6

[@Sp433y]

Beautiful story, what a journey well done Westbrook and rip KB3😭💔

[@MrMikeVee]

Every one has a story but he was blessed with two loving and supportive parents so he had it alot better then alot of other people it is tough to loose some one though

[@seankovacs9158]

Cool vid and what about him and James harden growing up with each other

[@grizzlie2767]

I’m sure Kelce is still cheering Westbrook on in heaven 💯💯

[@rylanscootsvlogs7440]

I subscribed man

[@dawidwidzyk5434]

love this guy

[@shtm5527]

So sad😭

[@alexreid3516]

hes actually 6'5

[@Lwncfn]

with shoes

[@bry3877]

King Of 2K lol

[@kingjohn2096]

Alex Reid 6'4"*

[@ketaureanfields5525]

6'3

[@PUNCAKE13]

Ketaurean Fields 6'5

[@brianclampgod3681]

great video

[@Mel0dicCrusad3r]

I cant cry because of your voice

[@FREETHEWORLD999]

Westbrook is still underrated till this day top 3 point guard in the nba today

[@thongsounemuongnamvong6898]

Ball hog

[@shomoy7396]

Damn Westbrook lost his best friend , James harden , Kevin Durant , Paul George , and OKC.

[@TKN8b8dy]

And now you 😢

[@MrCreeepe]

Seeing Westbrook projected to go to the knicks and the supersonics reaching for him shows how depressing it is being a knicks fan

[@briceishim]

Wow this story is incredible!

[@amirbryant7972]

I feel bad for his best friend

[@JoostinTheEpic]

Hey look, that's my high school

[@eltondong1276]

This story....... Is the BEST nba story ever!

[@Nani-ev9ke]

usally on videos i only watch a half but this video make me watch full

[@jmech2298]

fuckin wierd cus LA southwest college is a couple of blocks away and i go to jesse owens every once in a while

[@samallen2599]

The thunder dont deserve any credit for how good theyve been it was really the sonics who were the masterminds behind drafting westbrook and durant

[@gusmorton6228]

Its the same front office though

[@samallen2599]

Gus Morton they get rid of everyone expect for the players

[@gusmorton6228]

nah sam presti was the GM in seattle and okc

[@lucasboonkus]

Sam Allen they don't get rid of everybody

[@furrywhale3836]

Sam Allen the guys who drafted Westbrook and Durant in Seattle are the same guys who drafted Harden in OKC. There the same guys. I mean probably a slight change, but not a huge change

[@Hoopsgaming2k24]

Love the music

[@kevinr.811]

Great video. What's the song?

[@Heart_ken01]

Isn't his full name Russel Westbrook III?

[@recordedwithiphone9886]

Obi Chukwura Russell Westbrook III

[@msun1577]

I never knew Russel's best friend was Kevin Love ;O

[@akimbosplurge]

westbrook was always my idle but now hes like my father figure and hes my fav b ball player and even if he goes to cavs or warriors

[@alibarazi286]

Wow this i spires me a lot 2023 draft im coming for you

[@myagoad113]

Baller

[@him518]

Russ is 6"4 right now not 6"3 but 6"4 is still point guard height like John Wall

[@avramibarasch2326]

6'' 3' as a senior

[@Jrl831]

2017 Nba Playoffs Recap nope not anymore. He's 6"5

[@blackginger8773]

6'5 now

[@TheFoodFighters3]

2017 Nba Playoffs Recap Y'all are idiots he is 6'3" irl

[@isaiahwerich5006]

+Liam Neale Listed 6'3, more like 6'5. Look at him compared to Harden, they're the same height

[@billbalding3705]

Absolute legend, greatest respect to him

[@Stewieee16Kk]

Im a Filipino huge fan of Russ Westbrook he always gives entertainment like his dunks and crossover moves