Mayor Mick Cornett has declared today "Russell Westbrook Day" for the city, after the Oklahoma City Thunder star signed a contract extension to stay with the team.In a proclamation for the city, Cornett referenced Westbrook's positive impact on the community through his Why Not? foundation, and his excellence on the basketball as reasons for the dedication.Westbrook's decision to stay with the Thunder comes exactly one month after Kevin Durant told the team of his intention to sign with the Golden State Warriors."Now, therefore, I, Mick Cornett, Mayor of the City of Oklahoma City, do hereby proclaim the August 4, 2016, as Russell Westbrook Day in Oklahoma City."41055916

Mayor Mick Cornett has declared today "Russell Westbrook Day" for the city, after the Oklahoma City Thunder star signed a contract extension to stay with the team.

In a proclamation for the city, Cornett referenced Westbrook's positive impact on the community through his Why Not? foundation, and his excellence on the basketball as reasons for the dedication.

Westbrook's decision to stay with the Thunder comes exactly one month after Kevin Durant told the team of his intention to sign with the Golden State Warriors.

"Now, therefore, I, Mick Cornett, Mayor of the City of Oklahoma City, do hereby proclaim the August 4, 2016, as Russell Westbrook Day in Oklahoma City."