Russell Westbrook (Image via: Getty Images) Russell Westbrook is one of the growing stars in the NBA. Russell was drafted in the NBA draft of 2008 by the Seattle Supersonics, which changed its name to the Oklahoma City Thunder. During his first season with the City Thunder, Russell averaged 15.3 points per game (approx.), according to ESPN. The Thunder qualified for the NBA Finals in 2012, where Russell scored more than 25 points, while assisting 10 goals in his first NBA Finals game, the first player to do so since Michael Jordan. A nine-time NBA All-Star, Russell was also a part of the Summer Olympics Team that secured a gold medal in 2012. Russell was also the first player since Oscar Robertson to have averaged a triple-double in the 2016-2017 season. Russell Westbrook was first traded by the Houston Rockets in 2019 for Chris Paul. After that, Russell was traded several times – first to the Washington Wizards, then to the Los Angeles Lakers, followed by the Utah Jazz, the LA Clippers, the Denver Nuggets, and is now playing for the Sacramento Kings in the NBA. Russell Westbrook is one of the most high-profile players in NBA history. Over the years, he has earned massive wealth through his NBA contracts, endorsement deals, etc. As a result of his long, successful basketball career, Russell Westbrook has been able to build a massive net worth, making him one of the richest active players in the league.
Russell Westbrook’s NBA salary: Net worth, contract details, and more
How Russell Westbrook is a Billionaire by 2029
Russell Westbrook’s current net worth stands at $300 million, as per Celebrity Net Worth. Russell is believed to be one of the league’s richest players, earning his wealth from both his NBA career and through major brand endorsements. In 2017, Russell signed a 10 year contract worth between $150 million -200 million with the Jordan Brand. That same year, he also signed an extension for 5 years worth $205 million (the first player to have signed the largest in the history of the NBA so far). Russell’s NBA salary was estimated at around $250 million over his first ten years in the big league, which is believed to have increased to around $350 million.
Russell Westbrook’s multi-million dollar properties and real estate investments
Russell Westbrook has always been involved in real estate. In 2019, Russell sold his LA Beverly Crest home, at an estimated price of $5.35 million, which he purchased back in 2015 for $ 4.65 (approx.), per Celebrity Net Worth, from reality star Scott Disick. In 2022, Russell also put his Brentwood mansion in LA for sale, at around $30 million, which he purchased in 2018 at an estimated rate of $19.75 million. Along with that, Russell also owned a few properties in Oklahoma, one of which, his huge mansion, he put up for sale in 2019, for around $1.7 million. And a year later, in 2020, he also sold his other 3-bedroom house for $0.426 million.