* There are fake stories going around saying Russell Westbrook is retiring from basketball. But this is not true! He is still playing professional basketball.
* Russell Westbrook is actually playing for the Denver Nuggets this season. He signed a contract to be on their team and help them win games.
* He is a very famous player who has won many awards, like being the Most Valuable Player once. He also holds a record for getting lots of "triple-doubles" in games.