As for the OKC Thunder team leader, Russell Westbrook is active despite their season being over. He’s undergone two medical procedures to get his body ready in order to prepare for next season. The first was another right knee cleanup deemed “proactive maintenance”. The second was surgery to repair a torn ligament in his finger. Westbrook has partaken in several outings recently with black tape adorning his hand which is remnants from the surgery.
Although Westbrook would rather be playing his presence can still be felt via his copious public appearances. Even as the team missed out on a deep playoff run he is featured in a television commercial promoting the NBA Finals.