He was born on November 12, 1988. His parents are Russell Westbrook and Shannon Horton. He has one younger brother, Raynard. He attended 2012 Fashion Week in New York. Russell admires Earvin “Magic” Johnson. He was named to the “Best in the West” Third-Team by Long Beach Press-Telegram and earned Third-Team All-State honors. He is predominantly left handed, except when it comes to shooting a basketball. Russell's favorite subject in school growing up was math.