Russell Westbrook Reacts To Philadelphia 76ers Draft Pick

Russell Westbrook (Los Angeles Clippers) posted an Instagram story after the 76ers drafted Jared McCain.

Jan 1, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Russell Westbrook (0) reacts after a teammate scores against the Miami Heat during the third quarter at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-USA TODAY Sports / Jonathan Hui-USA TODAY Sports

On Wednesday evening, the 2024 NBA Draft took place at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

The Philadelphia 76ers drafted Jared Mccain (out of Duke) with the 16th overall pick.

Mccain played one season of college basketball for the Blue Devils and finished the year with averages of 14.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 46.2% from the field and 41.4% from the three-point range in 36 games.

McCain after being drafted (via ESPN): "There's no words to describe it. I'm so grateful for this opportunity. I have no words."

Jared McCain tells @McNuttMonica what it means to be selected in the NBA draft 💙 pic.twitter.com/C9t7SlCN9A

— ESPN (@espn) June 27, 2024

Following the selection, Los Angeles Clippers star Russell Westbrook made a post to his Instagram story.

Westbrook's caption: "Yessir @jmccain24 Congratulations Brodie"

Russell Westbrook's IG Story / June 26

Coming out of high school, McCain was ranked as the tenth-best player (by ESPN) for the class of 2023.

He also played for Westbrook's AAU team.

Via X user @RussFcb: "Russell Westbrook on IG congratulates Jared McCain on being drafted to The 76ers

McCain played for Russell Westbrook's "Team Why Not" on the Nike EYBL circuit in high school"

Russell Westbrook on IG congratulates Jared McCain on being drafted to The 76ers

McCain played for Russell Westbrook's "Team Why Not" on the Nike EYBL circuit in high school pic.twitter.com/5r1NfuJChT

— Russ' TD ⚡ (@RussFcb) June 27, 2024

The 76ers have a talented roster led by All-Stars Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.

They finished the 2023-24 season as the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference with a 47-35 record.

After beating the Miami Heat in the play-in tournament, the 76ers lost to the New York Knicks in the first round of the NBA playoffs (in six games).

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As for Westbrook, he has played 16 seasons in the NBA for the Clippers, Rockets, Wizards, Thunder and Lakers.