HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 08: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Houston Rockets reacts on the bench in the first half against the Orlando Magic at Toyota Center on March 08, 2020 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook was one of many NBA stars to stand up for a death row inmate believed to have been framed for murder in 2002.
Russell Westbrook has long been known for his work in the community, as we’ve seen the Houston Rockets superstar create programs designed for at-risk youths, donate laptops to schools in Houston and provide meals for less fortunate families.