Westbrook spent the first 11 years of his NBA career with the Thunder after being selected fourth overall by them in the 2008 draft. While he wasn't able to bring a NBA title to Oklahoma City, Thunder fans are forever indebted to Westbrook for making the team fun and exciting to watch.

When you welcome the Russell Westbrook Experience to your basketball team, you're placing the franchise and fan base on the wildest roller-coaster ride in the NBA. For every explosive drive to the basket,

The Thunder faithful were on their feet as they watched Westbrook enter the game at the 5:17 mark of the first quarter. Before the game, the nine-time All-NBA point guard said that OKC is "like home" for him and that he "always got love for everybody there."