Russell Westbrook is a professional basketball player for Houston Rockets of the NBA ( National Basketball Association). In the past, Westbrook played high school basketball and achieved third-team all-conference honors in the Pac-10. He was chosen with the fourth overall pick in the 2008 NBA recruit by the Seattle Super Sonics , who then move to Okholama City six days later. Westbrook has stood for the United State national team twice, he also earning gold medals in the 2010 FIBA World Championship and the 2012 Olimpic. After 11 seasons he had devoted himself with the Thunder he moved to the Rockets in 2019.
He has received a lot of prizes in his career. He is a nine-time NBA All-Star and achieved the NBA All-Star Game Most Valuable for 1 season. He has also led the tournaments in 2014–15 and 2016–17 and won continually NBA All-Star Game Most Available awards in 2015 and 2016. He also the first person who has a constant award in 3 seasons, with 42.
On July 13, 2020, Russell, unfortunately, tested positive for coronavirus. “I’m currently feeling well, quarantined, and looking forward to rejoining my teammates when I am cleared,” Westbrook said in his statement. Russell seems positive and composed of his health and expected for the recovery. He added: “Please take this virus seriously. Be safe. Mask up!”.He had the result before the Houston Rocket left for Walt Disney World in Florida, in which the N.B.A. is ready to restart its tournament.
Recently, he the first-time share about his condition, he now recovers from the disease. All-Star defender now back with his teammates. Sharing with communication, Russell said COVID hasn’t influenced him a lot. He starts to prepare for the best health condition to continue to join the basketball competition.
Russell seems to extremely expect to come back but the playing capacity of him still is a questionnaire. However, Russell affirms to restart with his team in the July 31, 2020 competition. This is big good news for fans who are waiting for Russell’s comeback