Russell Westbrook on Being a Laker, Playing with LeBron, AD & Melo, & That Pickup Game Against Kobe

Russell talks about coming to the Lakers, returning home to Los Angeles, playing with LeBron, Anthony Davis & Carmelo Anthony on Team USA, a mural of him showing up in LA, taking the number 0, being the all-time leader of triple-doubles in the NBA, his documentary Passion Play, and playing pickup ball against Kobe when he was in college.
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[@chrisswanson4681]

While Russ was in OKC I cooked for him and his family during the Finals. Russ, Dad, mother and brother all very kind people. He called me personally at the restaurant (Flint) every home game to keep the restaurant open. The staff would gather around the phone, and wait to see who I asked to stay!!. The first time his pops tipped me like 600.00. Love Russ Good luck in L.A. get that Chip.

[@ryanhoffmann6393]

He just looks happy, like he can’t stop smiling good for him

[@TheKrazyinjun]

As an OKC fan man I miss Russ. Wish nothing but success for him.

[@m_js5709]

Russ got that underrated comedic timing. When he's being interviewed by someone who isn't annoying the hell out of him, his charisma really shines through. Makes sense all his teammates talk glowingly about him.

[@danielkeats6891]

Russ looks the happiest I’ve ever seen him since he’s joined this team

[@jasonfawkes8137]

Everyone: Claps

[@TheNamronTV]

I’ve never seen Russel Westbrook this happy before, happy for him that he gets to experience playing for his hometown lakers.

[@darnellmagruder283]

Mr. Westbrook; Thank you for raising the level of play in DC while you were there, been a Bullet/Wiz fan for over fifty-plus years, and the last time I saw that type of intensity is when we won our only title, four plus decades ago. We got a nice haul in the trade ( Kuzma, KCP, & Harrell) and that gives a chance to have a good year in the DMV, again thank you Russ.

[@FULLmeltHASH]

This was great, a rare Russ interview

[@IbrahimLakeShow]

As a life long Lakers fan, I’m so happy to see him finally in a Lakers uniform 💜💛

[@oscarlopezjr3]

The smile and excitement on his face when he starts explaining playing in LA. Russ is a happy man. God bless him and his family.

[@cyberbron2077]

Russ a real one for breaking out of jail to do this interview

[@mpkobe24]

Glad he’s a Laker! He seems excited to be back home, and now with his mamba mentality needs to get that chip. Let’s go Lakers!

[@robertgrace7855]

Side note the dude in the audience is the real mvp 🤣 “yea russ!” 😂

[@edwardndriskoll]

Russ is gonna be legit in LA. People need to believe in the hometown kid. Just factz. A1. ⛳ 👏

[@AD-rk7gx]

Dude seems so polite and nice . Love the competitiveness he brings and maturity off the court

[@kckc7140]

Ima need Russ to shut the haters up this upcoming season, they've been real disrespectful lately, Remind them why u an MVP Brodie!!!

[@nani6020]

Good vibes, he's always smiling. Hope he gets the ring this season

[@Alphriel]

Can't tell why people are hating on him, he's a genuinely cool guy and a great player at the end of the day.

[@Jon_Don_Crouton]

russel has looked so happy since becoming a laker maybe he ll average a quadruple double this season