What happened: A child at camp asked Russell Westbrook whether he was a real NBA player. Westbrook replied, “Some days. I used to be back in the day … back in my younger days.”
Why it matters: The exchange came as Westbrook begins life after basketball. His retirement announcement identified mentorship and foundation work as parts of his next chapter.
By the numbers: Westbrook retired with an NBA-record 209 triple-doubles, nine All-Star selections and the 2017 MVP award.
What to watch: Watch how prominently camps and youth mentorship figure in Westbrook’s post-playing work.