Russell Westbrook Gave A Single Mom The Car He Won As All-Star MVP
Russell Westbrook is set to make just shy of $17 million this year, but it's still refreshingly awesome to see the Oklahoma City Thunder guard giving back to the community.
In February, Westbrook was crowned the 2015 All-Star Game MVP, and in addition to a trophy, he walked away with a brand new Kia.
In an inspiring act of charity, he gave it to single mother Kerstin Gonzalez.
Russell Westbrook brings tears of joy to single mom Kerstin Gonzales, surprising her w/ @Kia he won as All-Star MVP. pic.twitter.com/fijOHTSc4p — OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) April 6, 2015
Westbrook surprised the mother of two on Monday, and it was an emotional moment for both.
Gonzalez reportedly had a banged up car, which she was using to transport her two sons, ages 4 and 6, and had to rely on borrowing cars from her friends and family to accomplish daily tasks.
Russell Westbrook at @SunbeamOKC: "Today was a good stepping stone to show her everything is going to be all right." pic.twitter.com/hm30g3OmFp — OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) April 6, 2015
Russell Westbrook, you are indeed the real MVP.
Russell wanted to honor "all the hard work she's done to keep her family together. I just want to be able to help others any way I can." — OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) April 6, 2015
Citations: Russell Westbrook Surprises Single Mom With His New MVP Car. Her Reaction Is Priceless (Huffington Post)