Photos: NBA’s Russell Westbrook brings skills – and confidence – to youngsters at Altadena’s Loma Alta Park
Russell Westbrook talks to the kids at the Why Not? Foundation giving them words of encouragement before going into his team’s second scrimmage game at the Why Not? Foundation event at Loma Alta Park in Altadena California on Aug. 2nd 2025 (Connor Terry, Contributing Photographer)
Russell Westbrook are talking to the kids at the Why Not? Foundation clinic after the workout, thanking them and there parents for coming out to there event at Loma Alta Park in Altadena California on Aug. 2nd 2025 (Connor Terry, Contributing Photographer)
Kids at the Why Not? Foundation clinic are playing a scrimmage game against each other while a player on the blue team is making a pass to one of his teammates at Loma Alta Park in Altadena California on Aug. 2nd 2025 (Connor Terry, Contributing Photographer)
Russell Westbrook is clapping his hands in front of one of the kids participating in the Why Not? Foundation clinic scrimmage game to congratulate him making a great play to the other team at Loma Alta Park in Altadena California on Aug. 2nd 2025 (Connor Terry, Contributing Photographer)
Kids at the Why Not? Foundation clinic are playing a scrimmage game against each other while a player on the blue team is driving to the paint of the court to score a wide open layup at Loma Alta Park in Altadena California on Aug. 2nd 2025 (Connor Terry, Contributing Photographer)
Kids at the Why Not? Foundation clinic are playing a scrimmage game against each other while a player on the red team is driving to the basket against a member of the blue team at Loma Alta Park in Altadena California on Aug. 2nd 2025 (Connor Terry, Contributing Photographer)
Russell Westbrook is playing in a full court scrimmage game with the kids at the Why Not? Foundation clinic at Loma Alta Park in Altadena California on Aug. 2nd 2025 (Connor Terry, Contributing Photographer)
Russell Westbrook is spectating to see if the kids are doing any drills incorrectly on the court at the Why Not? Foundation clinic at Loma Alta Park in Altadena California on Aug. 2nd 2025 (Connor Terry, Contributing Photographer)
Russell Westbrook dunking during a scrimmmage game at the at the Why Not? Foundation clinic event at Loma Alta Park in Altadena California on Aug. 2nd 2025 (Connor Terry, Contributing Photographer)
Russell Westbrook is high giving Michelle for winning the “Hustle” award at the Why Not? Foundation clinic at Loma Alta Park in Altadena California on Aug. 2nd 2025 (Connor Terry, Contributing Photographer)
Russell Westbrook walking into the gym, greeting the kids and there parents at the Why Not? Foundation clinic at Loma Alta Park in Altadena California on Aug. 2nd 2025 (Connor Terry, Contributing Photographer)
1 of 11
Russell Westbrook talks to the kids at the Why Not? Foundation giving them words of encouragement before going into his team’s second scrimmage game at the Why Not? Foundation event at Loma Alta Park in Altadena California on Aug. 2nd 2025 (Connor Terry, Contributing Photographer)
NBA star Russell Westbrook was a slam dunk among participants in his kid camp at Loma Alta Park on Saturday, Aug. 3.
With roots in Los Angeles, the former Laker and Clipper guard, who also played at UCLA in his college years, held camp at Altadena’s revamped Loma Alta Park, months after the Eaton fire scorched the area.
Each year, Westbrook, through his Why Not? Foundation, teaches skills to 100 young people through the two-day intensive camp, held in conjunction with a group of NBA coaches.
The goal is to teach wellness skills and basketball skills, and inspire confidence, as the youngsters from underserved communities get ready for the new school year. The event’s goals connect with the larger mission of inspiring young people to ask themselves “why not?” when approaching goals in life.
Related Posts:
Cupertino Safe Routes to School hosts bike skills workshop News Bike skills workshop A middle school bike skills workshop is set for Aug. 10, 8:30 a.m., at the Cupertino Senior Center, 21251 Stevens Creek Blvd. The workshop is presented by Cupertino Safe Routes to School in partnership with Wheel Kids. Related Articles Symphony San Jose marks historic events with ‘Yellow River…
Column: Cheers to Altadena’s bards, who receive Academy of American Poets honors News The shortest poem, titled “Fleas.” “Adam had ‘em.” And, bow. First poem I memorized: “Trees” by Joyce Kilmer, recited in happy sing-song in the second-grade. The next year, we had to recite “The Ballad of a Mother’s Heart” by Jose La Villa Tierra, with its unforgettable scene of a son…
Former Steelers QB Russell Wilson Receives Bad Prognosis on 2025 Season Sports Veteran quarterback Russell Wilson didn’t begin the 2024 season as the Pittsburgh Steelers starter because of a calf injury. But he finished the season as the team’s starter. The 2025 campaign, though, could be the other way around for the New York Giants new quarterback. Bleacher Report’s Alex Kay included…
Sam Ryder ‘felt like a total fraud’ after losing confidence at height of career Entertainment Sam Ryder says his optimism had never been test until Eurovision (Picture: Jack Robinson) In 2022, Sam Ryder did the unthinkable. He made the UK believe that they actually had the chance to win Eurovision. Like an angel with perfect hair, the Space Man singer shot to dizzying heights and…
CU Buffs’ Carter Stoutmire carrying confidence into junior season News Colorado defensive back Carter Stoutmire stretches during football practice Tuesday at Folsom Field. (CU Athletics/courtesy photo) In his first two seasons with the Colorado football team, Carter Stoutmire has been asked to do a little of everything in the secondary. Whether he’s playing cornerback, safety or nickel back, Stoutmire typically…
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.
