RUSSELL WESTBROOK RUMORS

With Russell Westbrook ‘back,’ expect the Oklahoma City Thunder to return to the NBA Finals next June

Saying “I’m back,” Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook has shed his crutches and will return to the hardwood before the start of training camp. Suffering a slight tear in his right meniscus, the 24-year-old Westbrook underwent the knife on April 27 to repair the damaged knee. After losing the dynamic three-time All-NBA Second Team selection, the powerful Thunder...
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Thunder Report Card: Russell Westbrook

The Oklahoma City Thunder needed Russell Westbrook to step up this year, especially following the departure of James Harden. Westbrook had already established himself as an NBA All Star and explosive player, but this season he would need to go a step further. Westbrook didn’t get off to a fantastic start shooting the ball, but [...]
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15 hours ago  |  Discuss

Russell Westbrook off crutches, declare return

Well, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook must be feeling a lot better. The All-Star guard, who missed all but two playoff games after injuring his knee, posted a video to his Vine account Saturday where he tried to break a crutch, then throws it in a pool. Westbrook, who is expected to be ready for the beginning of next season after tearing his meniscus, has been on...
Via Fox Sports Southwest
3 days ago  |  Discuss

Russell Westbrook sings along with Taylor Swift

If Russell Westbrook's 2012-13 playoff experience were a Taylor Swift song, it would probably be one of her earlier hits, "Teardrops On My Guitar." That's because the Oklahoma City Thunder guard probably thought he would be playing tonight in Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Miami Heat, not sitting at home, blasting out Vines. Westbrook injured his knee during...
Via Fox Sports Southwest
12 days ago  |  Discuss
NICE CRUTCH GUITAR

Russell Westbrook sings some Taylor Swift

Want to know what Russell Westbrook is doing while rehabbing his torn meniscus? Apparently playing air guitar with his crutch and singing Taylor Swift’s “It feels like a perfect night.” The irony of this selection, the opening lyrics, It feels like a perfect night to dress up like hipsters. Clever. Point to you Russ for the funny. video via Russell Westbrook
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12 days ago  |  Discuss

Russell Westbrook Look-A-Like: Muggsy Bogues Monstar

Russell Westbrook & Muggsy Bogues Monstar Somehow this monstar looks more like Westbrook than Muggsy…he even rocks the #0…coincidence? Rhetorical question, of course it’s not. -Schotz
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19 days ago  |  Discuss

Crutches-Bound Russell Westbrook Surveys Moore, Oklahoma Tornado Damage (Photo)

Hobbled by his surgically repaired torn meniscus, Russell Westbrook was just another Oklahoma City resident affected by this week’s deadly tornadoes. The Thunder guard surveyed the damage from his crutches, most likely as shocked and speechless as the rest of us. Check out Westbrook taking it all in in the photo below. Photo via Twitter/@MySportsLegion
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27 days ago  |  Discuss

Russell Westbrook wears ‘Let’s Go Thunder’ T-shirt, cheers team on (Picture)

Russell Westbrook is stuck with the role of cheerleader for the Oklahoma City Thunder while he is out recovering from a knee injury. On Wednesday night, he was in attendance rooting for his teammates while wearing a “Let’s Go Thunder” shirt. Yes, THE Russell Westbrook. Many of you are probably thinking to yourselves, “So what?” Let us not forget that this is the same Westbrook...
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May 02, 2013  |  Discuss

Was Patrick Beverley's steal attempt on Russell Westbrook a dirty play? (Video)

On Friday, the Oklahoma City Thunder announced that Russell Westbrook needs surgery to repair a torn miniscus in his right knee and is out indefintely. Westbrook's knee was injured in the second quarter of Wednesday night's Game 2 of their first round NBA Western Conference playoff series. Houston Rockets rookie guard Patrick Beverley was a bit overly aggressive going...
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April 26, 2013  |  Discuss
DEVASTATING DEVELOPMENT

Report: Westbrook to undergo surgery

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook reportedly will undergo surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his knee. 

Via Los That Sports Blog Verified_ybn
April 26, 2013  |  Discuss
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