Thunder guard Russell Westbrook has been honored by Ebony Magazine as one of the heroes of the black community.
The magazine selected Westbrook to its 2015 Ebony Power 100, a group of African Americans "who lead, inspire and demonstrate through their individual talents, the very best in Black America." Westbrook was honored in the "Master Teachers" category, which recognizes leaders in the field of education.
"The Oklahoma City Thunder point guard inspires nearly as many headlines for his sartorial savvy as he does his skills on the court; however, it’s what the four-time NBA All-Star/2015 All-Star MVP does in his spare time that makes us cheer the loudest," the magazine wrote.