The Russell Westbrook Why Not? Academy delivers world-class education to South Los Angeles youth grades 6 through 12 while simultaneously developing academic achievers, athletes and activists committed to social change. The Academy is a community hub that offers students a safe and personalized learning environment and engages parents as partners in their children\u2019s education. Why Not? Academy, which consists of a High School and Middle School, are public charter schools authorized by the Los Angeles County Office of Education and are members of California Charter School Association.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\u201cCreating and supporting educational opportunities for underserved youth has always been a passion of mine,\u201d said Westbrook in a statement. \u201cIt\u2019s so important that every child has access to a good education regardless of their socioeconomic background.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Westbrook is giving back to where it all started. He was a star at Leuzinger High School in Lawndale before going on to UCLA for three years. The OKC Thunder drafted him in 2008 and he was named to eight All-Star teams in his eleven years there. Westbrook played for the Rockets in 2019, made the All-Star team again that season and then was traded to the Wizards this season. The nine-time All-Star is currently averaging 19.9 ppg, 9.7 apg, and 9.7 rpg in Washington.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While the team isn’t winning the way they’d like, Westbrook is setting kids in South L.A. up for future success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI not only want to inspire and empower these students, but I want to help provide the essential and necessary resources to set them up for success beyond the classroom,\u201d said Westbrook.<\/p>