Russell Westbrook III is an American former professional basketball player who played 18 seasons in the National Basketball Association. A highly decorated athlete, he is a 2017 NBA MVP, 9-time All-Star, 9-time All-NBA selection, 2-time All-Star MVP, 2-time NBA scoring champion, member of the NBA 75th Anniversary Team, and an Olympic Gold Medalist. He played for UCLA, where he was named Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year.