Twitter Reacts: Westbrook Wins MVP
Russell Westbrook was named the 2016-17 NBA MVP last night, so naturally social media had a lot to say about it. Here are the best reactions from around the league, the media, a bizarre congratulations from Taylor Swift, some fantastic commercials, and more.
Enjoy.
M+V+P=0️⃣. #WhyNot pic.twitter.com/DvJyJbVfo0
— Jordan (@Jumpman23) June 27, 2017
Kongratz to my bro Russ!!!!!! Much more than well deserved & he's obviously grateful. A breath of fresh air for me to see such a thing
— Lil Wayne WEEZY F (@LilTunechi) June 27, 2017
Congrats to @russwest44 for finishing his historic+unforgettable season with the #NBAMVP. Unbelievable what you've accomplished brother.
— Kevin Love (@kevinlove) June 27, 2017
Congrats to my friend and former teammate Mr. Triple-Double @russwest44 for his MVP season ! ????????????????????
— Thabo Sefolosha (@ThaboSefolosha) June 27, 2017
S/O @russwest44 for winning MVP!! Respect a guy who does it his way on and off the court! ????????????
— DeMarre Carroll (@DeMarreCarroll1) June 27, 2017
Russell Westbrook. MVP. pic.twitter.com/5uiILOi0gW
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) June 27, 2017
Congrats to this brother…@russwest44 #MVP#nbaawards #blessings https://t.co/Ay7CuQpuDF
— Caron Butler (@realtuffjuice) June 27, 2017
Two historic seasons as Harden finishes 2nd in the MVP race. Congrats Russ, Gordon, Pat, MDA and all of tonight's winners! #NBAAwards pic.twitter.com/scmmwUwpbO
— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) June 27, 2017
After listening to @russwest44 gives his thank u speech from his heart how could u not be happy for him being Mr MVP @okcthunder @NBA
— Dick Vitale (@DickieV) June 27, 2017
Michael Jordan has a message for Russell Westbrook (via @Jumpman23) pic.twitter.com/m0kLQlOhAV
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) June 27, 2017
That's the @russwest44 that I know! Congrats Bruin Brodie!
— Earl J Watson (@Earl_Watson) June 27, 2017
Congrats to my brother @russwest44 ✊???????????? #ManiacRuss
— Anthony Morrow (@MrAnthonyMorrow) June 27, 2017
Congrats Russ! Well deserved????#MVP@russwest44
— Lincoln Riley (@LincolnRiley) June 27, 2017
M V P!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats Brodie!!!!!!⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️????????????????????????????????#MVP #FashionKing #WhyNot pic.twitter.com/trMMCtEfPk
— Domantas Sabonis (@Dsabonis11) June 27, 2017
Congrats to @russwest44 #nbamvp so well deserved!!!
— Elena Delle Donne (@De11eDonne) June 27, 2017
No! No! No!
You Are The Real MVP…! pic.twitter.com/h8SE9XdgNT— Enes Kanter (@Enes_Kanter) June 27, 2017
“Congrats to the brodie @russwest44.” — @pg30_Cole #NBAAwards pic.twitter.com/EkARItlUmp
— UNINTERRUPTED (@uninterrupted) June 27, 2017
MVP. ???? #NBAAwards pic.twitter.com/58dpwpneW3
— GQ Magazine (@GQMagazine) June 27, 2017
Congrats to the new MVP, @russwest44. pic.twitter.com/rYtO29tYol
— Samsung Mobile US (@SamsungMobileUS) June 27, 2017
.@taylorswift13 sings Russell’s praises! #0urMVP pic.twitter.com/5HgKeVrMsi
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) June 27, 2017
taylor swift has been in hiding for nearly a year and she reveals herself to congratulate russ becuase russ is the greatest ever https://t.co/qfLsXOR5U5
— Whitney Medworth (@its_whitney) June 27, 2017
"Unbelievable." "Historic." "A true inspiration." Lots of ❤ and respect for #0urMVP pic.twitter.com/wc3ZYFnl9H
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) June 27, 2017
Congratulations, @russwest44 ! You've always been our MVP! Zero is our Hero! ????????????????❤️ pic.twitter.com/CpH7KenqnV
— OKC Public Schools (@OKCPS) June 27, 2017
I understand all the people who had issues with Russ this season. But he thrilled us over & over again, and he earned my vote. pic.twitter.com/8ceVapNDpd
— Rachel Nichols (@Rachel__Nichols) June 27, 2017
Outstanding speech from Russ. There's a perception of who he is, but that right there is really it. Remarkably genuine, thoughtful person.
— Royce Young (@royceyoung) June 27, 2017
I am so thankful the masses get to see this side of Russ. I often think back to the soft-spoken, genuine, happy freshman I met ten years ago
— Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) June 27, 2017
Can't say enough about Russell Westbrook's speech. Excellent. Like a career's worth of emotion pouring out for everyone to see.
— Erik Horne (@ErikHorneOK) June 27, 2017
For James Harden, it was the best of times (watching Nicki Minaj perform), it was the worst of times (watching Russell Westbrook win MVP) pic.twitter.com/fSGgUF4KpX
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) June 27, 2017
Back in OKC, the Devon Tower salutes Russell Westbrook (via @KOCOdamonlane): pic.twitter.com/MFBF7W0l8N
— Royce Young (@royceyoung) June 27, 2017
Westbrook is MVP. All is right in the world.
— Kristine Leahy (@KristineLeahy) June 27, 2017
