Russell Westbrook

9. September 2010 | 19:19

2010 Oklahoma City Thunder: How Russell Westbrook Has Proved NBA Fans Wrong

On June 28, 2008, the then-Seattle Supersonics decided to draft the top defensive point guard available in the draft with the fourth overall pick. His name was Russell Westbrook and many people were skeptical of the decision. Many people had the team selecting Kevin Love out of UCLA with their pick based on the reasoning that the Sonics had just secured the future of their wing players and … (News Source: Bleacher Report - 00:05:03)

Americans advance to FIBA quarterfinals

American Russell Westbrook dunks for his one made field goal during the U.S.’s round-of-16 victory over Angola on Monday in Istanbul. MARK J. TERRILL/ASSOCIATED PRESS (News Source: CBS Sports - 22:18:25)

Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook will bring great expectations back to Oklahoma City

After an impressive showing at the FIBA World Championship, the expectations on Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook and the Thunder could increase. (News Source: The Oklahoman - 01:51:43)

U.S. turns in best performance so far

Russell Westbrook tries to muscle his way for a shot against Angola. The U.S. led by 20 after one quarter. (News Source: CBS Sports - 13:36:05)

NFL Fantasy Football Week 1: Last-Second Moves To Start Your Year Right

So, you’ve done your draft and you’re ready for Thursday night’s kickoff, or are you? A careful inspection of your roster reveals that your starting quarterback is hurt, one of your starting running backs was benched, your tight end has hands of stone, and one of your wideouts was suspended for drinking cough syrup and sprite while driving (Oh, wait, that was JaMarcus Russell. Sorry.). Well … (News Source: Bleacher Report - 14:06:22)

Durant carries U.S. into semis at Worlds

Kevin Durant poured in 33 points, helping the United Stated grind out an 89-79 victory over Russia in the quarterfinals of the 2010 FIBA World Championship. (News Source: WKYC Cleveland - 17:18:22)

Experienced staff gives young U.S. team a boost

Once Mike Krzyzewski agreed to return as coach of the U.S. national team, Jerry Colangelo figured most of his staff would follow. (News Source: NBA.com - 13:51:58)

Experienced staff gives US a boost at FIBA worlds

ISTANBUL (AP) — Once Mike Krzyzewski agreed to return as coach of the U.S. national team, Jerry Colangelo figured most of his staff would follow. Jim Boeheim was the one mystery to him. “`Jim, how you feeling about coming back?’” Colangelo recalled asking. “Because I wasn’t sure whether or not he wanted to. He said, `What the hell else would I do?’” (News Source: Manila Bulletin - 08:52:19)

Experienced staff led by Coach K gives young US team a boost at world championships

ISTANBUL - Once Mike Krzyzewski agreed to return as coach of the U.S. national team, Jerry Colangelo figured most of his staff would follow. Jim Boeheim was the one mystery to him. (News Source: CBS Sports - 08:39:59)