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Russell Westbrook Gets Honest About Viral Moment at Kendrick Lamar Show

LA Clippers guard Russell Westbrook spoke on his moment at the Kendrick show

Joey Linn

Apr 10, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Russell Westbrook (0) dances during a stoppage in play in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 10, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Russell Westbrook (0) dances during a stoppage in play in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports / Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
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Rap legend Kendrick Lamar recently hosted a show at the Kia Forum in Inglewood. The concert included several West Coast music icons, and many Los Angeles celebrities were in attendance as well. 

This included multiple NBA players, as LA Clippers guards Russell Westbrook and James Harden were in attendance, along with Chicago Bulls guard DeMar DeRozan, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, and more. Westbrook, Harden, and DeRozan are all from Los Angeles, which made the experience even more special. 

Both Westbrook and DeRozan shared a moment on stage with Kendrick and several others, and the moment went viral online:

In a recent interview with Complex, Westbrook was asked about this moment, saying, “It means a lot. Growing up in the city, you're able to see all the artists and people come together. Different gangs uniting for one amazing night, and amazing causes. I’m grateful to be able to experience this."

Having spent the last four years of his career in Los Angeles where he grew up, Westbrook played for the Lakers from 2021-2023, and then joined the Clippers following his trade from the Lakers and buyout with the Utah Jazz. Westbrook also played his college basketball at UCLA, so a large portion of his playing career has come near where he grew up.

Westbrook has a $4M player option for next season that he needs to make a decision on by the end of this week.

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Joey Linn

JOEY LINN

Joey Linn is a credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Covering the LA Clippers independently in 2018, then for Fansided and 213Hoops from 2019-2021, Joey joined Sports Illustrated's FanNation to cover the Clippers after the 2020-21 season. Graduating from Biola University in 2022 with a Communication Studies degree, Joey served as Biola's play-by-play announcer for their basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer teams during his time in school. Joey's work on Biola's broadcasts, combined with his excellence in the classroom, earned him the Outstanding Communication Studies Student of the year award in 2022. Joey covers the NBA full-time across multiple platforms, primarily serving as a credentialed Clippers beat writer.

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