- Russell Westbrook is giving back to school students in his hometown of Los Angeles.
- The Wizards star is launching the 'Russell Westbrook Why Not? Academy' - a school for at-risk middle and high school students.
- It's similar to the I Promise school launched by fellow NBA star LeBron James in his hometown of Akron.
- Westbrook's goal is to make sure students "have access to all the resources you need to be successful".
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