With everything that he has done for the Thunder since playing for them back in 2009, there is no doubt that Russell Westbrook is beloved in Oklahoma City community. His impact transcends beyond basketball, being admired by a lot of fans there, as he continues to help different communities as well. When he made a surprise appearance in a grocery recently, the sight of him was too much to contain for a young girl.

Upon seeing “Santa” Westbrook up close, she shed some tears, and could not believe he was in front of her. The reigning MVP then approached and consoled her, which brought a huge smile to her face after.

The clip only goes to show that Westbrook, as well as other NBA stars, are using basketball as a platform to promote positive change in the cities their teams represent. Regardless of their stature, they take part in a lot of activities that touch the lives of many, especially during the holidays.

There may have been a lot of criticism made against Westbrook for how he plays, but when it comes to how active he is in bringing joy to his fans, there is truly no doubt that he is a superstar on and off the court.