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With the OKC Thunder well into their offseason the news in Oklahoma City was the arrival of Russell Westbrook’s first child.
Baby Noah arrived on Monday May 16 and immediately became big news as national publications and social sites took to spreading the news and congratulating the Westbrooks.
Erik Horne of The Oklahoman wrote of the couple’s storybook romance, opined on just how athletic little Noah will be and spoke to Russell’s college coach Ben Howland who said Russ will be an amazing father.
"“It’s like a storybook tale,” Howland told The Oklahoman. “His mom, his dad, his brother and he are so close. They love each other so much. You see that in their family, and that’s who he is and who he’ll be with his kids.“He’s gonna be a great dad … and that’s gonna be one athletic kid, let me tell you that.”"
Jen Juneau of People Magazine offered up the news along with great images of wife Nina and Russell spanning their marriage, relationship, pregnancy announcement and baby showers.
"The new parents met at UCLA, where both played basketball during their college careers. They wed in August 2015, with Westbrook’s rep confirming the nuptials news exclusively to PEOPLE and sharing an exclusive photo."
Thunderous Intentions own Heather Koontz was quick to congratulate the Westbrook’s with a wonderful article detailing the birth and why she believes Russ will be a naturally wonderful father.
"He may be a private person, but Westbrook certainly has a heart for children. And through his Why Not Foundation, Westbrook’s philanthropic efforts have been amplified. Founded in 2012, the foundation aims to support the community through education and family service programs. “The mission of the Russell Westbrook Why Not? Foundation is to inspire the lives of children, empower them to ask ‘Why Not?’ and teach them to never give up,” the foundation’s website states."
The Brodie himself was the feature of News OK article by Brett Dawson who waxed poetic about the very real possibility fans haven’t yet seen the stars true potential.
"It was mid-March, and the Utah Jazz coach was lauding the Thunder point guard for the things everybody always does. And then he threw in a little something extra.“He’s gotten better and better and better,” Snyder said. “He’ll continue to. He’ll be a better player in another year or two.”"
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