NBA star Russell Westbook is making his presence felt on and off the court in Los Angeles.
The veteran point guard impressed coming off the bench for the Los Angeles Clippers this season.
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And the Los Angeles The native announced he was building 180 affordable housing units in a hard-hit neighborhood once known as “Death Alley.”
The South Central LA neighborhood received its grizzly nickname after more than 60 people were killed there.
The area was burned during the Los Angeles riots 30 years ago, following the brutal beating of Rodney King and has remained abandoned ever since.
from Westbrook The housing project aimed at seniors and low-income households will be surrounded by a Target store, a college preparatory school and small community businesses like South LA Cafe.
“Proud to invest in my community,” Westbook said on Instagram.
“A true Los Angeles native.”
Westbrook has made it a point to give back to his local community during his tenure. NBA career.
“We have this platform, and personally, I’m really proud to try to be the face of Los Angeles when it comes to our community,” Westbrook told AllClippers.
“I’m from Los Angeles and I feel like it’s my duty and honor to give back to as many people as possible, especially to underserved communities in Los Angeles.
“I will do everything I can to make sure that I continue to fill some of those gaps, whether it’s education, finances or health care.
“No matter what, I try my best to do my best.”
Westbook recently underwent surgery on his fractured left hand and there are hopes he will return in time for the NBA playoffs.
He averaged 11.1 points, 5.1 rebounds and 4.4 assists for the Clippers this season.
