The L.A. native had nothing but love for his “bro.”
“That was for Nipsey.” ??
Russ dedicates his 20-20-20 performance to the late Nipsey Hussle. pic.twitter.com/KbkvwD3z0M
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) April 3, 2019
Following his 20th rebound in the final minute of play, the 30-year-old NBA player yelled, “That’s for Nipsey!” TNT caught up with Westbrook after the game, and reporter Jason Terry asked him about his history-making night. “That wasn’t for me. That was for my bro. That was for Nipsey,” Westbrook said. “Twenty plus 20 plus 20, they know what that means.” Some believe that Westbrook was referring to the Rollin’ 60s, the Crips gang that Nipsey was affiliated with. “Rest in Peace Nipsey.”
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“[He was] somebody I looked up to, somebody that paved the way for a guy like myself growing up in the inner city,” Westbrook said. “To have those conversations with him, I’m just truly saddened by the situation. Just continue to pray for his family, his wife, his daughter, and continue to live on his legacy in the right way,” he added. “Be positive in the community and for sure, I’m gonna do my part.”
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