NEW YORK, May 19, 2015 – Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook has received the 2014-15 Seasonlong NBA Cares Community Assist Award presented by Kaiser Permanente in recognition of his countless charitable contributions and efforts, the league announced today. The award recognizes an NBA player who best reflects the passion that the league and its players share for giving back to their communities.
NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum, NBA Cares Ambassador Bob Lanier and Kaiser Permanente Vice President, External and Community Affairs Yvette Radford will present Westbrook with the David Robinson Plaque during a presentation at the NBA Draft Lottery in New York.