Watch Russell Westbrook’s Acting Debut on Nickelodeon’s “Henry Danger”

Russell Westbrook waves to his adoring fans. Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Little know fact about Russell Westbrook, he doesn’t have a middle name. With the reckless ways that he attacks the rim, Danger would be a perfect middle name for him. Perhaps this is why Westbrook agreed to make a quick cameo on Nicklodeon’s “Henry Danger.”

If you are curious about what the story line for this episode is, a

SI Kids interview with Westbrook

will answer that for you.

"Can you talk me through this clip and the episode? What’s going on? On the show I’m supposed to be a 14-year-old on the middle school team. I’m there because the coach takes the little puppy that I have on the show and forces me to play. I kind of show up Henry Danger."

 
Oh, your puppy got stolen and then you were forced to play basketball? Solid intrigue, Russell.

This show is important for the main reason that this is actually Westbrook’s acting debut!
 

"Were you a natural on camera or did it take some time for you to feel comfortable? I was fine. It was my first actual shoot, but I was all right. I thought I did pretty well.Did you mess up any lines or scenes?Oh, for sure. We had days to rehearse and things like that, so when we actually recorded I was fine. I said the lines enough to memorize them, so I was good."

 
Lucky for us, Westbrook is planning on acting a lot more.
 

"Do you think this appearance was the beginning of your acting career? I hope so. Any opportunity that comes my way I’m blessed to be able to get. I’m glad the show gave me a little cameo."

It is also great to see that Westbrook didn’t slack off on defense while he was acting.

(H/T NewsOk.com)