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Russell Westbrook sits down for a wide-ranging, no-holds-barred interview covering everything from his rise as an NBA superstar to his passion for fashion. He opens up about growing up in Los Angeles, the mentors and family who shaped him, his complex on-and-off-court relationship with Kevin Durant, the tragic loss of his high school teammate Khelcey Barrs, and how he channels his competitive fire on the court. Westbrook also talks candidly about his personal style, building his fashion empire with Barneys and True Religion, dealing with media criticism, and giving back through the Why Not Foundation. Episode debuted nationwide in 2015.
#nba #basketball #interview
00:00 Getting Into Fashion
01:21 Picking Outfits & Shopping Habits
03:02 Closet Tour & Shoe Collection
05:13 Glasses & Eyewear
06:28 Fashion Weeks: NY, Paris, Milan
08:52 Barneys Line & Design Process
10:35 Trends, Goals & True Religion
12:04 "Kate Moss of the NBA" & Self-Description
13:30 Confidence vs. Cockiness
14:19 Overcoming Shyness & Taking Losses Personally
17:19 The Chip on His Shoulder
19:18 Pregame Calls with Mom & Dad
20:06 Waiting to Commit to a College
21:29 Choosing Academics Over Basketball
23:28 When the NBA Dream Began
23:49 Draft Night & Move to OKC
24:56 First Days in Oklahoma City
25:31 A Rough Rookie Season & the Team's Rise
28:02 The OKC Bombing Memorial
29:11 Growing Up in Los Angeles
32:57 Bonding with His Dad
35:43 Cut From Varsity & Slow Path to Starting
38:17 Losing His Friend Khelcey Barrs
42:29 The 2012 Playoff Run vs. Lakers
44:23 Team USA & Olympic Gold
47:46 Learning From Kobe Bryant
49:18 The Bond With Kevin Durant
53:25 Handling Media Criticism
57:01 Hair, Bowling & Cars
59:42 The Why Not Foundation & Giving Back
Russell Westbrook sits down for a wide-ranging, no-holds-barred interview covering everything from his rise as an NBA superstar to his passion for fashion. He opens up about growing up in Los Angeles, the mentors and family who shaped him, his complex on-and-off-court relationship with Kevin Durant, the tragic loss of his high school teammate Khelcey Barrs, and how he channels his competitive fire on the court. Westbrook also talks candidly about his personal style, building his fashion empire with Barneys and True Religion, dealing with media criticism, and giving back through the Why Not Foundation. Episode debuted nationwide in 2015.
#nba #basketball #interview
00:00 Getting Into Fashion
01:21 Picking Outfits & Shopping Habits
03:02 Closet Tour & Shoe Collection
05:13 Glasses & Eyewear
06:28 Fashion Weeks: NY, Paris, Milan
08:52 Barneys Line & Design Process
10:35 Trends, Goals & True Religion
12:04 "Kate Moss of the NBA" & Self-Description
13:30 Confidence vs. Cockiness
14:19 Overcoming Shyness & Taking Losses Personally
17:19 The Chip on His Shoulder
19:18 Pregame Calls with Mom & Dad
20:06 Waiting to Commit to a College
21:29 Choosing Academics Over Basketball
23:28 When the NBA Dream Began
23:49 Draft Night & Move to OKC
24:56 First Days in Oklahoma City
25:31 A Rough Rookie Season & the Team's Rise
28:02 The OKC Bombing Memorial
29:11 Growing Up in Los Angeles
32:57 Bonding with His Dad
35:43 Cut From Varsity & Slow Path to Starting
38:17 Losing His Friend Khelcey Barrs
42:29 The 2012 Playoff Run vs. Lakers
44:23 Team USA & Olympic Gold
47:46 Learning From Kobe Bryant
49:18 The Bond With Kevin Durant
53:25 Handling Media Criticism
57:01 Hair, Bowling & Cars
59:42 The Why Not Foundation & Giving Back
