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Russell Westbrook Receives 2014-15 Seasonlong NBA Cares Community Assist Award

Russell Westbrook continues to work hard to change peoples' lives in Oklahoma City, and the NBA acknowledged his success with the NBA Cares Community Assist Award.

It is tempting to stop right there because that says all I personally need to know about Russ; He Cares. However, stopping there would be unfair to those Russell cares about, kids that need a helping hand.

"As a child, my brother and I were taught to challenge adversity by working harder and asking ourselves ‘why not?  "The Why Not? Foundation aims to empower children to overcome their own obstacles and provide them with opportunities to reach their full potential.