A former UCLA Bruin made a big play off the court this week.
In an Instagram post, the current Los Angeles Clipper and City of Angels native Russell Westbrook announced that he is investing in his community. Reportedly building 180 affordable housing units in South Central Los Angeles, Westbrook is giving back to the city he calls home.
The new housing project is centered around “surrounded by community-centered businesses and anchored by the target.”
In an attempt to have resources easily accessible to the public, the new housing that Westbrook will build looks to create community and promote local business in and around the area.
Russell Westbrook on IG:
“Proud to be investing in my community, South Central LA. We’re building 180 affordable housing units, surrounded by community centered businesses and anchored by Target. Real LA native.” pic.twitter.com/S2UNW80NHz
— Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) February 28, 2024
A member of the UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame, in his two seasons in Westwood, Westbrook took the Bruins to two consecutive Final Fours in 2007 and 2008.
Playing for UCLA, the Clippers, and the Los Angeles Lakers, Westbrook is an icon in southern California, and his recent investment in the community should only heighten that fact.