Happy birthday! Russell Westbrook turns 37 today

Russell Westbrook is celebrating his 37th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed basketball players of his generation.

Popular basketball player Russell Westbrook has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 37th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Westbrook, a cultural icon

Born Russell Westbrook III in Long Beach on November 12, 1988, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Westbrook's not just a great basketball player, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Russell hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Russell Westbrook as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 37.

Happy Birthday, Russell, you're the best!

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