Westbrook Retires, Legacy Built on Giving Back | California News

Russell Westbrook’s NBA career is officially over, but his impact? Still rising. After 18 seasons and a legendary run capped by MVP honors and triple-doubles, he announced his retirement with a Michael B. Jordan-narrated video — pure Hollywood. Just days before, he hosted a free camp in South LA through his Why Not? Foundation, proving his roots and commitment to giving back. Drafted fourth in 2008, he didn’t find his footing until age 17 — yet went on to redefine the game. Now, even as he heads into Hall of Fame territory, Westbrook’s legacy will be defined by his community work, starting over a decade ago in the very neighborhood that shaped him. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6d6a445c465a7aaf