Russell Westbrook thanks Wizards fans in Instagram post

On Thursday evening, Russell Westbrook thanked Washington Wizards fans in an Instagram post. He was traded from Washington to the Los Angeles Lakers as part of a draft day deal.

His entire post can be read below.

If you cannot read his message, it is quoted below.

Thank you DC! You welcomed my family and I with open arms from day one. Everyone from the front office, to the training staff, the coaches, my teammates, and the fans. I’m grateful y’all took a chance on me and supported me every step of the way. I’m blessed to have been a part of such a stand up organization. It didn’t take long to make a home in DC, and I will forever be grateful and appreciative of my experience with the organization. Thank you! #thedistrict

I am a little sad that the Wizards parted ways with him so soon, but am thankful that his contributions helped Washington get to a playoff berth this past season. It also allowed the Wizards to get more assets who could help Washington on the court and/or a future trade down the road considering how well Westbrook played.

THANK YOU RUSSELL WESTBROOK FOR REP’ING THE DISTRICT!