Russell Westbrook on Being a Laker, Playing with LeBron, AD & Melo, & That Pickup Game Against Kobe

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  • čas přidán 3. 10. 2021
  • Russell talks about coming to the Lakers, returning home to Los Angeles, playing with LeBron, Anthony Davis & Carmelo Anthony on Team USA, a mural of him showing up in LA, taking the number 0, being the all-time leader of triple-doubles in the NBA, his documentary Passion Play, and playing pickup ball against Kobe when he was in college.
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  • @chrisswanson4681
    @chrisswanson4681 Před 2 lety +1692

    While Russ was in OKC I cooked for him and his family during the Finals. Russ, Dad, mother and brother all very kind people. He called me personally at the restaurant (Flint) every home game to keep the restaurant open. The staff would gather around the phone, and wait to see who I asked to stay!!. The first time his pops tipped me like 600.00. Love Russ Good luck in L.A. get that Chip.

    • @JohnWick-gl6mw
      @JohnWick-gl6mw Před 2 lety +51

      Great story my guy ‼️

    • @waventures855
      @waventures855 Před 2 lety +23

      I love Flint. Go there when I’m home (OKC).

    • @WeBrEaThGaMiNg
      @WeBrEaThGaMiNg Před 2 lety +92

      @@peacockmusicpage way to be toxic bro

    • @thenewthing9751
      @thenewthing9751 Před 2 lety +47

      @@WeBrEaThGaMiNg bro woke up on the wrong side of the bed💀😭

    • @grownmangamer942
      @grownmangamer942 Před 2 lety +3

      Cool story man. I like to hear things like that. I’m rooting for him.

  • @ryanhoffmann6393
    @ryanhoffmann6393 Před 2 lety +1020

    He just looks happy, like he can’t stop smiling good for him

    • @smoothtexasguy8101
      @smoothtexasguy8101 Před 2 lety +3

      Russ literally looked mad and disgruntled his entire career

    • @MainyD
      @MainyD Před 2 lety

      👍

    • @slurpslurpslurpslurpslurps4613
      @slurpslurpslurpslurpslurps4613 Před 2 lety

      Wait till he aint averaging numbers he wants

    • @son_of_egg
      @son_of_egg Před 2 lety +3

      @@slurpslurpslurpslurpslurps4613 nah I think he’s good on the stats. He got his awards and in the history books. Now he will do whatever is necessary to win a ship

    • @James-9999
      @James-9999 Před 2 lety +3

      Right this has to be one of the happiest he’s been talking to media, glad to see it

  • @TheKrazyinjun
    @TheKrazyinjun Před 2 lety +1744

    As an OKC fan man I miss Russ. Wish nothing but success for him.

    • @usaspy1
      @usaspy1 Před 2 lety +8

      Magic in 3

    • @danreid7411
      @danreid7411 Před 2 lety +13

      Don’t worry about russ we got him now, you have a seat and we take it from here

    • @nigellewis2132
      @nigellewis2132 Před 2 lety +18

      Mr. OKC , Mr Triple Dub.

    • @Jasonsteel334
      @Jasonsteel334 Před 2 lety

      I wish he wore that skirt on that couch.

    • @justincase9337
      @justincase9337 Před 2 lety +5

      @@danreid7411 😂😂😂

  • @danielkeats6891
    @danielkeats6891 Před 2 lety +496

    Russ looks the happiest I’ve ever seen him since he’s joined this team

    • @dezziliodevellini9533
      @dezziliodevellini9533 Před 2 lety +3

      Based on my knowledge of his "added immediate family members, he has twin girls whom he adores. I saw a picture of the twin: HEAVENLY! His smiles are that of contentment... the kind most of us desire it. I am happy, when those whom I cherish are also happy.

    • @comfykeegs
      @comfykeegs Před 2 lety +1

      LOL Cuz he’s now living in LA where he can cross dress without ridicule

    • @patepic1046
      @patepic1046 Před 2 lety +3

      @Mitchell BENNETT well either the nets or lakers going to win it so get used to it the bucks and suns only got to the finals cause lakers and nets weren’t healthy

    • @abdurrahim4910
      @abdurrahim4910 Před 2 lety

      @Mitchell BENNETT well you better get used to it .

    • @danielkeats6891
      @danielkeats6891 Před 2 lety

      @Samuel Villanueva I didn’t say he’d be good lmao

  • @jasonfawkes8137
    @jasonfawkes8137 Před 2 lety +1452

    Everyone: Claps
    That one guy: "YEAH RUSS! YEAH!"

  • @m_js5709
    @m_js5709 Před 2 lety +426

    Russ got that underrated comedic timing. When he's being interviewed by someone who isn't annoying the hell out of him, his charisma really shines through. Makes sense all his teammates talk glowingly about him.

  • @TheNamronTV
    @TheNamronTV Před 2 lety +228

    I’ve never seen Russel Westbrook this happy before, happy for him that he gets to experience playing for his hometown lakers.

    • @aaronfore1751
      @aaronfore1751 Před 2 lety +1

      You dont even know him. You just see him on television.. I'm sure he is way more happier in person

    • @corrupt3962
      @corrupt3962 Před 2 lety +7

      @@aaronfore1751 why you so mad?

    • @aaronfore1751
      @aaronfore1751 Před 2 lety

      @@corrupt3962 Mad?

    • @corrupt3962
      @corrupt3962 Před 2 lety +1

      @@aaronfore1751 u already got ratio’d bud😂

    • @aaronfore1751
      @aaronfore1751 Před 2 lety

      @@corrupt3962 Oh ok. I just want you to be happy man.

  • @FULLmeltHASH
    @FULLmeltHASH Před 2 lety +482

    This was great, a rare Russ interview

    • @doe_shun7871
      @doe_shun7871 Před 2 lety

      @Henry Hall sure

    • @russwest9248
      @russwest9248 Před 2 lety

      @Henry Hall yeah okay, he's too old, just like Lebron James was years ago right

  • @darnellmagruder283
    @darnellmagruder283 Před 2 lety +279

    Mr. Westbrook; Thank you for raising the level of play in DC while you were there, been a Bullet/Wiz fan for over fifty-plus years, and the last time I saw that type of intensity is when we won our only title, four plus decades ago. We got a nice haul in the trade ( Kuzma, KCP, & Harrell) and that gives a chance to have a good year in the DMV, again thank you Russ.

    • @lukatunjic670
      @lukatunjic670 Před 2 lety +35

      One of the few Wizards fans speaking respectfully of Westbrook. We had a season to remember. Good luck, and remember Russ didn't try and steal Beal :)

    • @Kingsareboss
      @Kingsareboss Před 2 lety +19

      @@lukatunjic670 Hey man almost every Wizards fan loves Russ trust me I actually live in the DMV and he’s treasure. A lot of fans thought that we hated Russ because we were pretty upset when John was traded because we had waited years to see him play again so it was natural for us to be a bit upset. That doesn’t change that we all love Russ and wish him the best. Most understand that the media stretched the hell out of that story with Brad too lol.

    • @BaronKilaton
      @BaronKilaton Před 2 lety +3

      KCP is the best player in the haul on both sides of the ball. I don’t know why Kuzna and Harrel vanish in the playoffs.

    • @Kingsareboss
      @Kingsareboss Před 2 lety +3

      @@BaronKilaton I think Harrel’s size becomes an issue in the playoffs and as for Kuzma, I think he will be different this year with a proper role

    • @roberttruesdale7062
      @roberttruesdale7062 Před 2 lety +1

      @@Kingsareboss he had a chance to show he could be the 3rd scorer and every role in between, all the way to down to just rebounding and defending this year but he was inconsistent consistently no matter the role he had. He'll look good at times though but don't get your hopes up

  • @robertgrace7855
    @robertgrace7855 Před 2 lety +157

    Side note the dude in the audience is the real mvp 🤣 “yea russ!” 😂

  • @oscarlopezjr3
    @oscarlopezjr3 Před 2 lety +175

    The smile and excitement on his face when he starts explaining playing in LA. Russ is a happy man. God bless him and his family.

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      @pinnedjimmykimmel4822 Před 2 lety

      WhatsAp# her#

  • @IbrahimLakeShow
    @IbrahimLakeShow Před 2 lety +410

    As a life long Lakers fan, I’m so happy to see him finally in a Lakers uniform 💜💛

  • @AD-rk7gx
    @AD-rk7gx Před 2 lety +25

    Dude seems so polite and nice . Love the competitiveness he brings and maturity off the court

    • @vuksgitau
      @vuksgitau Před 2 lety +1

      He is nice in real life that's what everybody says.

  • @cyberbron2077
    @cyberbron2077 Před 2 lety +57

    Russ a real one for breaking out of jail to do this interview

    • @DjCleo24
      @DjCleo24 Před 2 lety +4

      Idk why it took me a min to get it 😂🤣

    • @mr.albert2847
      @mr.albert2847 Před 2 lety +3

      I bet he wouldn’t wear that dress in prison

  • @edwardndriskoll
    @edwardndriskoll Před 2 lety +540

    Russ is gonna be legit in LA. People need to believe in the hometown kid. Just factz. A1. ⛳ 👏

    • @sr.7862
      @sr.7862 Před 2 lety +5

      I believed in him when he was here in OKC, but he couldn't get it done!! With the team that is there in will be a lot easier. I've been a Lakers fan my whole life I hate to say it but they should've went a different direction and got Buddy Heild instead..!! 3's instead of 2's is the difference in the game.. See he is already talking triple doubles and that mentality is 1 thing that what will make the Lakers lose..!! He isn't a team player. You will see..!!

    • @waynelpop1
      @waynelpop1 Před 2 lety +1

      @@sr.7862 ppl can change, he may learn from his past mistakes.

    • @sr.7862
      @sr.7862 Před 2 lety +2

      @@waynelpop1 May is the key word, but since he left OKC it hasn't happened..!! His style of play is great if it was the 90's.! He won't change unfortunately. In time you will see. If he could've when Durant was still there we would've won at least 1 championship.! Remember this post later and I don't care about " I told you so!!" It's about winning the championships..

    • @Krillinish2
      @Krillinish2 Před 2 lety +2

      Much levit

    • @IKaizeRI
      @IKaizeRI Před 2 lety +2

      So levit

  • @mpkobe24
    @mpkobe24 Před 2 lety +638

    Glad he’s a Laker! He seems excited to be back home, and now with his mamba mentality needs to get that chip. Let’s go Lakers!

    • @newtempphone-ash9507
      @newtempphone-ash9507 Před 2 lety +4

      so is L.A. he's a good dude

    • @jonhlopez5955
      @jonhlopez5955 Před 2 lety +4

      Mamba mentality is beat the best to be the best. Not join for an easy attempt to get a ring

    • @josephbowen5640
      @josephbowen5640 Před 2 lety +2

      @@jonhlopez5955 That also What KD with the Warriors
      Outside of that KD can't Win a Chip
      Also joined the nets to Win more chips
      Easy Way Out for Him has Well.
      1. LAKERS LAKERS LAKERS
      2. Bucks
      3. 76ers
      4. Nuggets
      5. Mavs
      flippers& nets Won't Win Jack
      True LAKER & RAIDER Fan Since 79
      Not lebum Bisexual Fan

    • @jonhlopez5955
      @jonhlopez5955 Před 2 lety +1

      @@josephbowen5640 I agree with KD. James didn't get a ring until he joined Miami. I know it's the "new" thing but these rings don't hold the value as others. U said since 79 lol so I know u probably rather see super stars vs super stars not joining. Shows lack of competitiveness. Not a fan of the Nets but if they're healthy, I think they take .

    • @jaredlhulum
      @jaredlhulum Před 2 lety +3

      @@jonhlopez5955 but unlike KD joining the Warriors, Miami was knocked out of the first round in the playoffs the previous season, so we can't compare LeBron joining the Heat and making it a championship contender to KD making the warriors an indomitable team that was already a championship team. Just saying

  • @nani6020
    @nani6020 Před 2 lety +101

    Good vibes, he's always smiling. Hope he gets the ring this season

  • @kckc7140
    @kckc7140 Před 2 lety +386

    Ima need Russ to shut the haters up this upcoming season, they've been real disrespectful lately, Remind them why u an MVP Brodie!!!

    • @sr.7862
      @sr.7862 Před 2 lety +1

      MVP is a individual award NOT a team award.. I rooted him for years.. I was a Lakers fan since a child. Until Oklahoma got a professional team. I still root for them but have to represent our team. Especially since we never had one until the Thunder. !! I'm telling you he IS NOT a team player..!!.! They should've got Heild from Kings instead..!! 2's and ball hogging doesn't win Championships..!! 3's and assists and team ball/sharing does !!. In this video he's talking about record's for triple doubles. Lakers will not win if he's making triple doubles.! Watch and learn young man .!!

    • @Kermit_T_Frog
      @Kermit_T_Frog Před 2 lety +3

      Actually, I feel sorry for him. Seems like a good enough guy. But unless he completely changes his game, he's not going to help LA much. Maybe to give James and Davis rest during the regular season. God help LA if he is their 1st option on offense for the playoffs. And if he's taking all the shots, he will deserve all the hate coming his way.

    • @stevenlopez1255
      @stevenlopez1255 Před 2 lety +2

      lol bro most of his haters were laker fans smh

    • @sr.7862
      @sr.7862 Před 2 lety +4

      @@stevenlopez1255 Haters!! 😂 Lmao I supported him for a decade at OKC!!.. I'm a Boomer born and bred right here in good ol Oklahoma!! Hater's lol I know his game to a T.!!..

    • @aggelostzimagiorgis
      @aggelostzimagiorgis Před 2 lety +3

      lately?? he is the most disrespected and one of the most hated players in the league for many years

  • @Alphriel
    @Alphriel Před 2 lety +241

    Can't tell why people are hating on him, he's a genuinely cool guy and a great player at the end of the day.

    • @youtubeMyspaceGoogleYourYahoo
      @youtubeMyspaceGoogleYourYahoo Před 2 lety +6

      efficiency. Also effectiveness in recent playoffs. and this is coming from a russ stan. looking forward to the start of the season. looking forward to him getting a ring

    • @WoodChuckChuck122
      @WoodChuckChuck122 Před 2 lety +5

      Definitely a great person. I don’t find anything wrong with people talking bad about his play tho. Fans debate all the time

    • @smtravis100
      @smtravis100 Před 2 lety +6

      People can’t handle the intensity because they don’t possess the same passion for their craft like he does, bottom line. What he brings to the game is far more valuable than what the numbers say.

    • @chrispettis1486
      @chrispettis1486 Před 2 lety

      I'm a lakers fan and a westbrook fan. But go wear a dress & post it on your fb. Then get back with me

    • @Alphriel
      @Alphriel Před 2 lety +3

      @@chrispettis1486 ah yeah I forgot about this. I actually commend him for going for that self expression. he doesn't let others stop him from being himself (even on the court)

  • @princellasmith7562
    @princellasmith7562 Před 2 lety +35

    This is the happiest I have ever seen Russell Westbrook. Pulling for him!

    • @humbleprogress1226
      @humbleprogress1226 Před 2 lety

      I think he's always happy and we just don't see it. These players live good, fun lives surrounded by family and friends. We only see them while competing or being angry after losses. Like he said, that's not the real him off court.

  • @mohammedalim7958
    @mohammedalim7958 Před 2 lety +79

    Such a charismatic man. Huge fan. Hope he has a good season

  • @malo6411
    @malo6411 Před 2 lety +86

    I gotta go to sleep and get ready for tomorrow cause I got school but I’ll watch this

  • @youtubetv8235
    @youtubetv8235 Před 2 lety +180

    I can’t wait to see Russ play in that purple and gold uniform.

    • @jonathanperry6302
      @jonathanperry6302 Před 2 lety

      Yes super teams always make the sport more competitive 👍

    • @thomastrain63
      @thomastrain63 Před 2 lety

      In that purple and gold uniform. It’s called a lakers jersey. You don’t even know he’s gonna play for the lakers? You think it’s called Los Angeles purple and gold?

    • @lewis3947
      @lewis3947 Před 2 lety +13

      @@thomastrain63 u need help

    • @anthonyrodriguez2382
      @anthonyrodriguez2382 Před 2 lety +1

      @@thomastrain63 dang bro? Why you all butt hurt? It was a dang reference. He knows who he's talking about

    • @youtubetv8235
      @youtubetv8235 Před 2 lety +2

      @@thomastrain63 kid…..

  • @Captain_Squig
    @Captain_Squig Před 2 lety +245

    russel has looked so happy since becoming a laker maybe he ll average a quadruple double this season

    • @Fraudkovic
      @Fraudkovic Před 2 lety +5

      Quadruple single maybe

    • @weilunkang
      @weilunkang Před 2 lety +2

      @@Fraudkovic lol

    • @jishafish5691
      @jishafish5691 Před 2 lety +1

      with turnovers maybe

    • @lowellmsipha3251
      @lowellmsipha3251 Před 2 lety +2

      I hope tf not! He has to be a team player. Share responsibilities. He keeps his triple doubles and the Lakers probably don’t win the chip

    • @1990758
      @1990758 Před 2 lety

      You have memory loss he was the same way in Houston

  • @thariqmuchiri3088
    @thariqmuchiri3088 Před 2 lety +94

    '"I like our chances" - was a great response.

    • @tloc243
      @tloc243 Před 2 lety +1

      Political answer

    • @joebidens_touchyhands9477
      @joebidens_touchyhands9477 Před 2 lety +1

      The chance of Kyrie not taking the vaccine. That's the only way Nets won't win it all.

  • @capstonepropertyadvisors8658

    That dude that was yelling "RUSS" in the crowd is definitely ready for the season. i think will play his hardest now that he is back home.

  • @lorenzocacchione2041
    @lorenzocacchione2041 Před 2 lety +78

    I've always been Bron biggest fan, and I really hope he, AD and Russ, are gonna find that chemistry real soon to dominate this league.

    • @vuksgitau
      @vuksgitau Před 2 lety +3

      You forgot Mello

    • @mrintel10
      @mrintel10 Před 2 lety

      3peat

    • @MrClebophd
      @MrClebophd Před 2 lety

      I am not so sure that they need that much chemistry. I mean, if they always have a rested LeBron or Westbrook on the court, they can dominate the ball, distribute and destroy the opposing teams in so many different ways. Depending on match-ups, AD, LeBron, Westbrook or Melo might have the ball more. Chances are that one of them will have a very favorable match-up...

    • @joebidens_touchyhands9477
      @joebidens_touchyhands9477 Před 2 lety +1

      🎵Superteam! Superteam! It's Superteamyyyy yoww! 🎶

    • @wench296
      @wench296 Před 2 lety

      ✔️✔️✔️

  • @Krillinish2
    @Krillinish2 Před 2 lety +178

    It’s weird hearing anyone call AD just “Anthony”

    • @imsohandsome
      @imsohandsome Před 2 lety +3

      You heard him Davis but never anthony,,, something fresh and not that bad

    • @ekathproductions
      @ekathproductions Před 2 lety +1

      @@imsohandsome he don’t like being called Anthony

    • @SuperToocool4skool
      @SuperToocool4skool Před 2 lety +1

      I was wondering who he was talking about 🤔

    • @AqwDragulum
      @AqwDragulum Před 2 lety +14

      Carmelo Anthony Davis

    • @lindayoung7129
      @lindayoung7129 Před 2 lety +5

      I never seen Westbrook smile so much!!!!! This one HAPPY FELLA!!!

  • @sergiobowers6930
    @sergiobowers6930 Před 2 lety +5

    Russell is hella chill, it's going to be exciting watching him & Lebron on the same team, not to mention Carmelo & Davis, yowza!

  • @igrojikku2212
    @igrojikku2212 Před 2 lety +150

    Russ saying he was 16/17 as a sophomore at UCLA has me so confused

    • @cnczy1036
      @cnczy1036 Před 2 lety +35

      How is no one else talking about this lol. You should be 19/20 sophomore year lol

    • @BlvdRo91
      @BlvdRo91 Před 2 lety +37

      You don't have to be enrolled at the school to run pick-up games in the gym when you are a top high-school player who they want to recruit.... its not complicated

    • @BlvdRo91
      @BlvdRo91 Před 2 lety +13

      @Davit M so here's the thing bro.... You not liking Russ has nothing to do with my overall point. I've played pick up games at the Bulls practice facility in Deerfield yet I wasn't on the team or G league affiliate or even a pro or amateur hooper. You can play ball in an open gym without any connections to a program. The rest is all semantics

    • @chadwillett619
      @chadwillett619 Před 2 lety +22

      @@BlvdRo91 so here's the thing bro, Russ said he was going into his sophomore year at UCLA so he was obviously enrolled. listen to the man speak, it's not complicated.

    • @sirreddington8840
      @sirreddington8840 Před 2 lety +1

      "He's a smart Guuuuyyy" do do do do do do. "Smart Guy, Smart Guy"

  • @hunchoG20
    @hunchoG20 Před 2 lety +2

    I watched this mans whole career I’m a laker fan 4 life but since 2011 those dunks got me hooked on that mad playing style he has, very great competitor. Its freaking awesome to have him in the lake show I have his thunder jersey and now laker jersey. When everyone hated him I was always on his side great to have him here 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @charlesvicencio2461
    @charlesvicencio2461 Před 2 lety +56

    Of all the big three from OKC, Russ is the only one who doesn’t have any off court drama.

    • @Maxmillianr1
      @Maxmillianr1 Před 2 lety +10

      Harden and KD don’t wear dresses

    • @1990758
      @1990758 Před 2 lety +2

      Smh Everyone has problems you just don't know about it

    • @Leo-tn3ep
      @Leo-tn3ep Před 2 lety

      what off court drama does kevin durant have

    • @metalheadblues
      @metalheadblues Před 2 lety +2

      @@Leo-tn3ep Lana Rhoades 😆

    • @eyewatch2see77
      @eyewatch2see77 Před 2 lety +3

      @@Maxmillianr1 Russ was wearing a *KILT < worn by men of VALOR* .. (know your history)
      Westbrook was representing NEW YORK's "fashion week" in the BIG APPLE.

  • @JoeyKillerG
    @JoeyKillerG Před 2 lety +4

    I never get tired of great Kobe stories.

  • @afa1216
    @afa1216 Před 2 lety +25

    I'm amazed at how different he looks since he became a Lakers... Now here's always smiling, and so nice in his interviews. I used to watch his past interviews when he buries the reporters with his answers...

    • @AkaMiskeen
      @AkaMiskeen Před 2 lety +2

      He’s always been this way for every team he has played for. Nothing has changed.

    • @1990758
      @1990758 Před 2 lety

      LMAO He was like that With the Houston Rockets

    • @justthinkkmore1908
      @justthinkkmore1908 Před 2 lety

      He had on the dress too. And he went to the lakers. He love the fame and money. He leveled up.

  • @arvinjaypadilla8975
    @arvinjaypadilla8975 Před 2 lety +23

    just by hearing russ talk, you know he's happy and excited to play for purple and gold.

  • @musiclover6842
    @musiclover6842 Před rokem +1

    I love this guy!
    I came here after watching some interviews hilarious but this side of Russel is just amazing. He is someone I can look up to for inspiration and motivation (jokes also).

  • @truthunfolded1300
    @truthunfolded1300 Před 2 lety +29

    Westbrook seems very likable,

  • @andychoo2639
    @andychoo2639 Před 2 lety +33

    "What? What are talking about bro" is the most iconic Brodie moment

  • @danielr3424
    @danielr3424 Před 2 lety +2

    I was at Equinox in Los Angeles working out in 2013 and Russ was there with an OKC trainer working out. I could not stop staring at him because he seemed small on TV compared to the other NBA players but he was gigantic in person and his workouts were so intense. He obviously caught on and paused in the middle to say hello and we exchanged a few words. He seemed like a very humble and nice guy then.

  • @roundtableknight14
    @roundtableknight14 Před 2 lety +32

    Nobody gonna say anything about how Russ said he was 16 or 17 his sophomore year at UCLA?? I love this man lmao

    • @SRTWess
      @SRTWess Před 2 lety

      Literally 😂

    • @FACTZ973
      @FACTZ973 Před 2 lety

      I immediately caught that. 😆

    • @oDDkiDD
      @oDDkiDD Před 2 lety

      Facts 😂😂😂

    • @n.h.3898
      @n.h.3898 Před 2 lety +3

      He was 18, turning 19 in his sophomore year (07-08) since he was born on 11/12/88... i am not from the us, but isnt that rather common?

    • @arccz8540
      @arccz8540 Před 2 lety

      @@n.h.3898 yes and no, common for athletes but not for regular scholars.

  • @phyllisseidl9117
    @phyllisseidl9117 Před 2 lety +66

    The triple double GOAT. Welcome to LA Russ.

    • @onlyfacts3178
      @onlyfacts3178 Před 2 lety +2

      stat padder gota.

    • @phyllisseidl9117
      @phyllisseidl9117 Před 2 lety +2

      @@onlyfacts3178 still have to get them

    • @onlyfacts3178
      @onlyfacts3178 Před 2 lety

      @@phyllisseidl9117 yes, Onwers get more money with marketing.
      So coaches allow this type of behaviour even if your team loses the game.

    • @jonmolina948
      @jonmolina948 Před 2 lety

      Can’t wait for 🧱 City!

    • @eyewatch2see77
      @eyewatch2see77 Před 2 lety

      *@Phyllis Seidl* what you mean welcome to LA Russ .... *Russ is home, he's from LA* ..
      you mean welcome to the Lakers

  • @the5-starreview871
    @the5-starreview871 Před 2 lety +57

    Every time I see Russell Westbrook, I start smiling. The man is finally at home. The Lakers will win the Title in 5 games

    • @1990758
      @1990758 Před 2 lety

      He won't be here for long His next move will be the clippers or golden state

    • @trumpameri1638
      @trumpameri1638 Před 2 lety

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @trumpameri1638
      @trumpameri1638 Před 2 lety

      Sarcasm

    • @joebidens_touchyhands9477
      @joebidens_touchyhands9477 Před 2 lety +1

      😂😂😂😂 Funny. I guess you're hoping Kyrie won't take the vaccine. If he doesn't, Lakers have a 90% chance of winning the title. If Kyrie takes it, that 90% goes down to 10%. Nobody is beating a fully healthy Nets in the playoffs.

  • @DylanWolfram14
    @DylanWolfram14 Před 2 lety +56

    Westbrook is so damn big. He could be a football player for real

  • @catherinehendrickson2809
    @catherinehendrickson2809 Před 2 lety +25

    Ground Zero. Nowhere to go but up. Your gonna do great things. Enjoy the moments.

  • @AaronOBrien97
    @AaronOBrien97 Před 2 lety +27

    An amazing talent. One of those guys who’ll be appreciated way more when he’s done. All-time great.

    • @andrzejkubiak1461
      @andrzejkubiak1461 Před 2 lety

      When he's done he's gonna be more appreciated because he will be remembered by his stats, not by his game. Just like with Karl Malone or Wilt Chamberlain. Russ has a tremendous talent but it seems he hasn't fully internalized the fact that basketball is a team sport and the goal is to make the team win, not to accumulate stats by grabbing uncontested rebounds from his teammates and jacking up ill advised threes from the logo. And on defense the goal is to get a stop, not necessarily to get a steal. As long as he plays that way, he needs to be the main guy and you can't win with him as your main guy. The only way it works in LA is if Lebron relegates him to a supporting role and he accepts that. So, either he's an allstar or they win.

  • @df4480
    @df4480 Před 2 lety +63

    When Westbrook was with our Rockets he hated that Harden was lazy on defense. He wanted the Rockets to bring it every night with energy and passion. Harden just didn’t have that mentality..

    • @sk03dogs
      @sk03dogs Před 2 lety +2

      So wrong bro ahaha Russ was the problem dude wasn’t efficient and doesn’t have what it takes to make people around him better

    • @Lewatchman
      @Lewatchman Před 2 lety

      Harden literally had to carry the whole offense, no wonder he doesn't try on D

    • @Pluto-kk6pd
      @Pluto-kk6pd Před 2 lety

      This is why I want the Lakers to win this Championship he's happy to be home and I'm happy that he's home cuz I miss La everyday that's passion he Sean for his City and we will forever love our city

    • @leonyses2887
      @leonyses2887 Před 2 lety +1

      Haha Harden fans… so many excuses for his lack of defense and his disappearances in the tough playoff games. Dude needs a sports psychologist.

    • @kma997
      @kma997 Před 2 lety

      It’s true. Westbrook was also upset about harden not showing up to study Film etc.

  • @callies300
    @callies300 Před 2 lety +26

    Russ is a good dude! He’s going to be great this year. The league has no clue what’s about to happen… right situation, right teammates, right energy!

    • @danielabraham5901
      @danielabraham5901 Před 2 lety +2

      And then AD gets injured with his glass self.

    • @josephmontoya7730
      @josephmontoya7730 Před 2 lety

      @@danielabraham5901 💀

    • @Black____
      @Black____ Před 2 lety

      Yep…Most are thinking the old russ going to show up for this team, but he’s going to dial his game down and conform for this squad

    • @Djangoisback
      @Djangoisback Před 2 lety

      You right a lot of losing. All the hype for no reason at all.

    • @leonyses2887
      @leonyses2887 Před 2 lety

      Yeah but the first 20 games or so the haters are going to be out saying how right they were about Russ. 😂 Tired of those fools lol. Takes about 20 for new teams to figure it out.

  • @lildurkotf
    @lildurkotf Před 2 lety +40

    Russ really took the mamba mentality, plays every game like his last ✊ RIP Kobe

  • @marcodaviderusso3557
    @marcodaviderusso3557 Před 2 lety +17

    Not a Russell fan, but I loved every second of this interview

  • @danielt7208
    @danielt7208 Před 2 lety +4

    " I Like our chances"
    ROFL :D
    now lakers in 9th position
    LOL !

  • @oscarmorales3243
    @oscarmorales3243 Před 2 lety +74

    20 20 20. Add that up
    Rolling 60’s. Rip NIP
    I see what you did Russ lol

    • @torrinjohnson4847
      @torrinjohnson4847 Před 2 lety +3

      Facts I peeped too

    • @jaysolo237
      @jaysolo237 Před 2 lety

      You just figured that out

    • @papa_p4965
      @papa_p4965 Před 2 lety +6

      He had his 20-20-20 game against the lakers and he dedicated it to him during the post game interview

    • @Marshall_Stacks
      @Marshall_Stacks Před 2 lety

      Sure thing, closeted gun guy.

  • @highlyfavored4144
    @highlyfavored4144 Před 2 lety

    The character and attitude of this man is truly inspiring. 💯 They say you can learn allot from an individual just from the words they speak. Wishing nothing but continued success for this man!

  • @jedeyeimmaculate9627
    @jedeyeimmaculate9627 Před 2 lety +7

    This dude about to go crazy this season! Can't wait to watch!

  • @AVWAP
    @AVWAP Před 2 lety +5

    Lakers gonna be so much fun to watch. We got one badass crew!

  • @InterestSpy
    @InterestSpy Před 2 lety +17

    I’m excited to see Russ play for the Lakers! He’s got that killer mentality 😈 but he’s so nice too.

  • @kevinbunn7915
    @kevinbunn7915 Před 2 lety +39

    I'll take this guy any day of the week. He's not a perfect player, nobody is, but he's the kinda guy you wanna have on your team. Excited he's a Laker

    • @faroukhakkani2897
      @faroukhakkani2897 Před 2 lety

      Russ will average 25,10,10 and lead the team in all 3 categories because lebron n ad will play less minutes

    • @justfacts1841
      @justfacts1841 Před 2 lety

      @@faroukhakkani2897 dont forget he’ll average 5 turnovers too HAHHHHAH

    • @faroukhakkani2897
      @faroukhakkani2897 Před 2 lety

      @@justfacts1841 maybe 4.5 lol

  • @Chinyccd
    @Chinyccd Před 2 lety +7

    I love the guy who keeps screaming “YEAH RUSS YEEEAH!”

  • @lambertedl
    @lambertedl Před 2 lety +5

    I’ve always loved the way he plays the game, felt the same with AI. So glad he’s a Laker.

  • @romayojr
    @romayojr Před 2 lety +1

    what a great interview. can't wait to watch the documentary

  • @lowbo47omsascotave
    @lowbo47omsascotave Před 2 lety +2

    *Eastside Low Bottoms sh*t !*
    _Tappin' in from South Central LA_
    Shout out to Lil Russ. Good seeing you again at the District on Sunday. Welcome back home soldier !
    *LET'S GET IT !*
    🤜🏾💥🤛🏾

  • @OscarBenben
    @OscarBenben Před 2 lety +56

    Let’s go Russ 🙏🏼 hopefully your time has come mate

  • @Joker-vt5sb
    @Joker-vt5sb Před 2 lety +39

    Most people don’t know there’s a beast inside his happy face

  • @TH1NK_BLU3_495
    @TH1NK_BLU3_495 Před 2 lety +12

    It was inevitable for Russ to be a Laker! Lets Go Lakers!!💛💜💛💜💛💜

  • @vb3gaming952
    @vb3gaming952 Před 2 lety +3

    Who is here after lakers are eliminated from playoff contention, Russ was saying “can’t wait to win a lot of games” 🤣

  • @rickymurray
    @rickymurray Před 2 lety +27

    This guy is one of the most fortunate people on earth. Has everything going for him!

    • @1990758
      @1990758 Před 2 lety +1

      That's a very interesting hypothesis Because no one other than God has everything going with them

    • @1990758
      @1990758 Před 2 lety +1

      Do not worship false gods

    • @jso19801980
      @jso19801980 Před 2 lety

      if someone is young and healthy and in a good family thats 99.99%...they cant ask for more than that..so not just russ

  • @stygod8586
    @stygod8586 Před 2 lety +7

    I like how nervous he seems. Shows there’s a human side to somebody so big time. Love Russ, welcome home man!

    • @DJTeddyJetts
      @DJTeddyJetts Před 2 lety +1

      He doesn't look nervous to me at all. He looks relaxed and excuted to me.

    • @stygod8586
      @stygod8586 Před 2 lety

      Well I just picked up on him picking his fingers and that.

  • @Merhawi213
    @Merhawi213 Před 2 lety +1

    I will definitely check out the documentary russ!!! big fan of your style of playing and everything from africa/Ethiopia.

  • @harleyreyes7341
    @harleyreyes7341 Před 2 lety +3

    One thing I love about Russ. He always play hard no matter the circumstances are. He is always on top gear even if his teammates doesn't believe in the team. He never asked for a preferred destination. Just like Dame, they are humbled on how fortunate they are to be in the NBA.

    • @seanjoyce7039
      @seanjoyce7039 Před 2 lety

      Dame is an incessant whiner, Russ keeps his mouth shut.

    • @Eb-dw3tq
      @Eb-dw3tq Před 2 lety

      @@seanjoyce7039 In what world is Dame a whiner????

    • @seanjoyce7039
      @seanjoyce7039 Před 2 lety

      @@Eb-dw3tq In every world in every solar system in every galaxy. If he isn't sniveling to reporters about being disrespected after being left off an all-star team, he's posting eye-rolling Instagram messages about his undying loyalty in a player-mobile league. He doesn't shut up.

  • @CheefChaos
    @CheefChaos Před 2 lety +43

    Lakers best shot is this year, LB and AD got an early break thanks to my Suns.

    • @LJ023
      @LJ023 Před 2 lety +9

      Well it was not because of the Suns, but they definitely needed, after starting the season 1 and half to 2 months the new season and get injured.

    • @MK37TV
      @MK37TV Před 2 lety +2

      Injury has become a factor in NBA...so nothing is given.

    • @jayjames4629
      @jayjames4629 Před 2 lety +8

      that many injuries has never happened but last year..thats was due to them rushing the season back

    • @pvlapa
      @pvlapa Před 2 lety +4

      The Suns best chance was last year. Unless they want to pin their hopes into having a star player injured every team on the way to the finals again.

    • @LJ023
      @LJ023 Před 2 lety +1

      @@pvlapa yeap that's what I told my friends, and they lost to a healthy team.

  • @chrisnvibesmusic
    @chrisnvibesmusic Před 2 lety +3

    GREAT ANSWER AT THE END BRODIE 💪🏾 why make that promise to the fans tbh! Anything can happen

  • @StatikFresh4
    @StatikFresh4 Před 2 lety +1

    My Guy Russ !! I’m glad you’re home King 🙏🏽 keep glowing . Time to get a ring 🏆

  • @RayR
    @RayR Před 2 lety

    Gotta love Russel. He brings a lot of joy to the game. As a Laker fan I'm happy to see him play for us. I think it will work out.

  • @Andy_M986
    @Andy_M986 Před 2 lety +4

    Always liked Russ,even as a lifelong Celtics fan,he is class in every way.

  • @ron357
    @ron357 Před 2 lety +20

    He shoulda said “why not” when asked about guaranteeing the chip

    • @karateflix
      @karateflix Před 2 lety +1

      Nah, he knows why not. Because things come back to bite you in the butt. Rather just show and prove.

  • @toltaldominationx7183
    @toltaldominationx7183 Před 2 lety

    Man I'm ready for the season to start. I'm a huge Nuggets fan but basketball fan first and foremost. Hope it's a great season!

  • @ronjaime3493
    @ronjaime3493 Před 2 lety

    I'm 51 yrs old been a basketball/Lakers/Clippers fan for as long as I can remember excited for this season and the new edition of Westbrook.

  • @FunGoverner
    @FunGoverner Před 2 lety +5

    Thunder legend Brodie. Get that ring🥲

  • @Marvel_fan-ec8zf
    @Marvel_fan-ec8zf Před 2 lety +23

    We need to see Jimmy kimmel interview Jimmy fallon

    • @CheefChaos
      @CheefChaos Před 2 lety +1

      Only if Jimmy Carr is on the couch as ed McMahon

    • @will9961
      @will9961 Před 2 lety +3

      Didn't they do that one time 🤔 I feel like I remember that happening

    • @mj_1258
      @mj_1258 Před 2 lety +2

      @@will9961 yes!

    • @Marvel_fan-ec8zf
      @Marvel_fan-ec8zf Před 2 lety +1

      @@will9961 I don't think they interviewed each other, they just defined the difference between each other

    • @tthomas3427
      @tthomas3427 Před 2 lety +1

      No We Don't

  • @sexyturkos58
    @sexyturkos58 Před 2 lety

    You are such a great person Russ!!! Wish you all the best for the coming season

  • @flowstateoverlanding5446

    It was awesome to Russ in this setting outside of the court. Got to really see more of his personality.

  • @arthurmcclain6532
    @arthurmcclain6532 Před 2 lety +3

    He's An Awesome Person,Very Down To Earth,Always Cares About Others Less Fortunate Than Him,Just a Great Person,and Very Talented In His Craft Basketball!!!

    • @arthurmcclain6532
      @arthurmcclain6532 Před 2 lety +1

      Plus He Has Awesome Fashion Sense,A Good Snappy Dresser, Just Being Himself, That's All You Could Ask For!

  • @kellsAC1
    @kellsAC1 Před 2 lety +3

    Sounds like a humble beautiful human being

  • @ilovemylife5
    @ilovemylife5 Před 2 lety

    This is terrific. Thank you!

  • @artoljr809
    @artoljr809 Před 2 lety +1

    You can tell how excited Russ is. I wish success for this man.

  • @LeBeautiful
    @LeBeautiful Před 2 lety +4

    BRODIE just keeping it factual. Love his energy

  • @Greyareas27
    @Greyareas27 Před 2 lety +14

    They can hate all they want. Nobody plays with more effort than Westbrook. He gives his all on the court 100% of the time. That deserves respect.

    • @1990758
      @1990758 Před 2 lety

      That's true but you know the lakers would give him up and a heart beat for clay

    • @Greyareas27
      @Greyareas27 Před 2 lety

      @@1990758 What's Klay got to do with this?

    • @AmirA-qo3jv
      @AmirA-qo3jv Před 2 lety

      He does that cause he’s a ball hog and just cares about stats of himself not a team player

    • @Greyareas27
      @Greyareas27 Před 2 lety

      @@AmirA-qo3jv The only way you can pile up stats is non-stop effort. If you think anybody can do it, you don't know the game.

    • @AmirA-qo3jv
      @AmirA-qo3jv Před 2 lety

      @@Greyareas27 true. I know the game I’ve been playing and watching the game for a long time. Russ just wants awards for himself

  • @slimm7848
    @slimm7848 Před 2 lety +2

    Russ using his on the phone with a bill collector voice…man you don’t talk like that 😂😂😂

  • @serialkiller77
    @serialkiller77 Před 2 lety

    I’ve never seen him this happy. At the end of the day I always tell people be happy doing what you do. Glad he’s finally in a really good position to win a chip. Kobe always said Russ has that mamba mentality. Only feels right that he’s with the purple and gold and he’s gonna help us win number 18 to put us above the Celtics

  • @thefunkphenomenon
    @thefunkphenomenon Před 2 lety +9

    How did I not notice that Brody has a Rodman rasp to his voice before?

  • @ksc743
    @ksc743 Před 2 lety +10

    That's one very shiny watch. Nice🔥

    • @tremain7056
      @tremain7056 Před 2 lety +1

      Plain Jane, couldn’t keep my eyes off of it…looks amazing

    • @Qaziiim
      @Qaziiim Před 2 lety

      @@tremain7056 You guys know what brand?

    • @tremain7056
      @tremain7056 Před 2 lety

      @@Qaziiim Looks like a Rolex to me

  • @user-zr8fo2cb1b
    @user-zr8fo2cb1b Před 2 lety

    7:58 I'm fvcking hyped up!! Lezzgoo lakeshow

  • @NotYourTypicalLakersFan
    @NotYourTypicalLakersFan Před 2 lety +2

    Can’t wait for the season to start

  • @Zipfei_Kloatscher
    @Zipfei_Kloatscher Před 2 lety +23

    Russ came straight from county jail to the studio without changing clothes. That's passion for his audience!... 🙂👍🏻

  • @PurpleGengar822
    @PurpleGengar822 Před 2 lety +41

    Westbrook getting the ring and he's top 4 pg all time idc 🤷

    • @turtlesaur1737
      @turtlesaur1737 Před 2 lety +2

      No

    • @kckc7140
      @kckc7140 Před 2 lety +11

      @@turtlesaur1737 yes he is!!!

    • @Henny2times
      @Henny2times Před 2 lety

      @@turtlesaur1737 magic steph Stockton Westbrook ain’t that bad

    • @Fraudkovic
      @Fraudkovic Před 2 lety

      @@Henny2times magic Steph IT Stockton Nash.
      That's 5 . Russ not top 5 until he wins a ring.

    • @Henny2times
      @Henny2times Před 2 lety

      @@Fraudkovic Westbrook is already on pace to win have better numbers than nash and IT, championships are a team accomplishment.

  • @DylanMadd
    @DylanMadd Před 2 lety

    Aaaahhhh!! It’s going to be a great season!!

  • @brandondacus1833
    @brandondacus1833 Před 2 lety

    Maaaaaaannn I'm so excited about my Lakers this year. You can see the joy in Westbrook eyes to be playing for his home team, my team The Lakers. Let's get this CHIP!!!!!

  • @bland31
    @bland31 Před 2 lety +6

    Hope the league will start giving him the respect he deserves because he’s been doing this for years

    • @goldchef2754
      @goldchef2754 Před 2 lety

      They voted him the 13th best PG😂

    • @DJTeddyJetts
      @DJTeddyJetts Před 2 lety +1

      We are about to see the Real Russ... its gonna be epic. Playing for his hometown with a stacked team!!! Russ has at least one more MVP coming and 3 rings before he is done. I'll even throw in a Finals MVP for a bonus. Lebron is gonna know how to get the BEST out of him...
      Kobe and Shaq: The sequel!
      Bruhh....

  • @h3mitukapua302
    @h3mitukapua302 Před 2 lety +3

    Im an OG Westbrook fan purely because hes a savage if anyone deserves a ring its this man

  • @CambriaHtsQueen
    @CambriaHtsQueen Před 2 lety +1

    Let's get it Russ!!! So happy for you 💓

  • @teejack8108
    @teejack8108 Před 2 lety

    Shouts out Russ...A true Lakers. I wish you the ultimate success 🍾