Russell Westbrook gives new car to single mom (Photo)
By Sam Richmond
Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook decided to give his 2015 NBA All-Star Game MVP prize, a Kia, to a single mom, bringing her to tears.
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Russell Westbrook might not ultimately take home the NBA’s regular season MVP award this season, but he’s the real MVP off the court.
The Oklahoma City Thunder point guard recently gave a brand new Kia, his prize for winning the 2015 NBA All-Star Game MVP, to a single mom.
Russell Westbrook brings tears of joy to single mom Kerstin Gonzales, surprising her w/ @Kia he won as All-Star MVP. pic.twitter.com/fijOHTSc4p
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) April 6, 2015
Russell wanted to honor "all the hard work she's done to keep her family together. I just want to be able to help others any way I can."
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) April 6, 2015
Russell Westbrook at @SunbeamOKC: "Today was a good stepping stone to show her everything is going to be all right." pic.twitter.com/hm30g3OmFp
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) April 6, 2015
What an outstanding gesture from Westbrook. That’s a totally selfless and kind act, so kudos to him.
As for his work on the court, there’s still much to be done for Westbrook. The Thunder sit just .5 game ahead of the New Orleans Pelicans for the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference, with Oklahoma City having five games to play and New Orleans having six games to go.
With the way Westbrook’s played this season, the Thunder would certainly be a scary team to face in the playoffs if they are able to make it.
Westbrook has averaged 27.7 points, 8.7 assists and 7.3 rebounds per game this season.
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