WASHINGTON, DC– The NBA announced today that Wizards guard Russell Westbrook has been named as a finalist for the 2020-21 Seasonlong NBA Cares Community Assist Award presented by Kaiser Permanente.
Chosen by fans and an NBA executive panel, the seasonlong award honors a player’s continued commitment to positively impact his community through sustained efforts and difference-making work over the course of the season. Highlights of Westbrook’s work in the community throughout the season can be seen here.
“Making a positive impact in the community and uplifting those in need is something that I have made a priority throughout my career,” said Westbrook.