Russell Westbrook Sends A Message To The City Of Houston

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Russell Westbrook

Russ had one final goodbye for his former team.

Russell Westbrook has been one of the best players in the NBA over the past few years and it all has to do with his insane stats. In back-to-back seasons, Westbrook was able to average a triple-double which is pretty unheard of. Westbrook continues to show that if you play with a lot of energy, almost anything is possible on the court. Unfortunately, numerous playoff failures have shaped the narratives surrounding him and recently, he was traded from the Houston Rockets to the Washington Wizards.

This move was fairly expected as Westbrook had requested a trade just a few weeks ago. Now, Westbrook is saying goodbye to the city of Houston as he took to his Instagram account with a message for the fans.

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"I want to thank the fans and the city of Houston for embracing me and my family," Westbrook said. "I want to thank everyone at the Rockets organization for believing in my ability to make an impact and making my time in Houston a great experience. I'm looking forward to my next chapter with the Washington Wizards next season and getting back on the court."

Now, Westbrook will get to play on a Wizards team that features the likes of Bradley Beal. These two are set to become a big duo in the Eastern Conference and NBA fans are very much looking forward to seeing how it all plays out.

Russell Westbrook Sends A Message To The City Of Houston
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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.