Russell Westbrook through the years

2008: Russell Westbrook raises his arm in victory as time runs out in the Bruins' win over Stanford during the Pac-10 Tournament.

2008: UCLA's Russell Westbrook celebrates his game-ending slam dunk as he's hugged by teammate Darren Collison.

2008: UCLA guard Russell Westbrook has some fun as his team ends practice.

2008: UCLA guard Russell Westbrook stretches before the start of a game against Memphis.

2008: David Stern with Russell Westbrook, who was chosen as the number four pick by Seattle.

2009: Russell Westbrook screams after dunking over Miami Heat guard Daequan Cook.

2010: Russell Westbrook of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives hard against Jodie Meeks of the Philadelphia 76ers.

2010: Russell Westbrook goes up to dunk the ball during the World Basketball Championship.

2011: Russell Westbrook goes up for a layup in front of Washington Wizards guard Nick Young and forward Trevor Booker.

2011: Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant and guard Russell Westbrook talk during a game.

2011: Russell Westbrook during the NBA All-Star Saturday Skills Competition at Staples Center.

2011: Russell Westbrook goes up for a dunk during the first half of the NBA All-Star Game.

2011: Russell Westbrook goes up for a dunk during a charity game.

2012: Kobe Bryant, left, laughs with Russell Westbrook during practice for the NBA All-Star Game.

2012: Russell Westbrook dunks during the NBA All-Star Game.

2012: Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook look on during the second quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers.

2012: Russell Westbrook addresses the media after Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals.

2012: Russell Westbrook goes up for a dunk over San Antonio Spurs forward Boris Diaw.

2012: Russell Westbrook during the post game press conference after Game 1 of the 2012 NBA Finals.

2012: Russell Westbrook dunks over Chris Bosh during the first half of Game 4 of the 2012 NBA Finals.

2012: Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook and DeMarcus Cousins during practice at the UNLV Mendenhall Center.

2012: Russell Westbrook carries Keyshaun Sanders, 2, as they shop for toys during the team's annual Holiday Assist in Oklahoma City.

2013: Russell Westbrook laughs before a game against the Phoenix Suns at Chesapeake Energy Arena.

2013: James Harden talks with Russell Westbrook as they serve as coaches the All-Star celebrity game.

2013: Russell Westbrook celebrates after a made 3-point attempt against the Chicago Bulls.

2014: Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook talk during a game against the Memphis Grizzlies.

2014: Russell Westbrook arrives at the ESPY Award show at Nokia Theatre.

2014: Russell Westbrook dunks the ball after a foul call against the Charlotte Hornets.

2015: Russell Westbrook reacts after a play against the Toronto Raptors.

2015: Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook react after a play against the Utah Jazz.

2016: Russell Westbrook celebrates with teammate Kevin Durant after being named MVP of the NBA All-Star Game.

2016: Russell Westbrook arrives at the arena before the second round of the NBA playoffs against the San Antonio Spurs.

2016: Russell Westbrook poses for a photo with his brother Ray Westbrook; his wife, Nina Westbrook; his mother, Shannon Westbrook; and his father, Russell Westbrook.

2016: Russell Westbrook reacts after a play against the Boston Celtics during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena.

2017: Russell Westbrook reacts after dunking the ball against the Memphis Grizzlies during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena.

2017: Russell Westbrook handles the ball in front of Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena.

2017: Russell Westbrook dunks the ball in the 2017 NBA All-Star Game.

2017: Russell Westbrook does dribbling drills while seated on the bench before the start of their game against the Toronto Raptors.

2017: Westbrook smiles as he warms up before playing against the Houston Rockets.