Houston Rockets Awkwardly Wish Russell Westbrook A Happy Birthday After He Reportedly Asked For Trade

The Houston Rockets have a lot of question marks for the upcoming NBA season. At the top of the list, whether superstars James Harden and Russell Westbrook will even be back, or if there will be any other roster shake-ups. The Rockets recently fired their General Manager Daryl Morey and Head Coach Mike D’antoni following a winning but ultimately unsuccessful 2019-20 campaign.

As a result, Westbrook has reportedly asked to be be traded.

Rockets’ Russell Westbrook wants out of Houston, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 12, 2020

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Westbrook turned 32 today. Accordingly, the Rockets wished him a happy birthday, even after he asked to be moved out of Houston. James Harden does not appear to have weighed in.

https://twitter.com/HoustonRockets/status/1326895021107392512?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1326895021107392512%7Ctwgr%5E&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fbrobible.com%2Fsports%2Farticle%2Fnba-houston-rockets-russell-westbrook-birthday%2F

Fans had some fun with the Rockets wishing Russell Westbrook a happy birthday. Importantly, a fair ration of sarcasm was lobbed at the situation.

I wonder what he's gonna wish for? https://t.co/dhc1wZUfPx

— eric. (@AstrosOwnMLB) November 12, 2020

Lmao y’all wishing him a birthday after he came, played trash, and is trying to leave you, has just made my day

— Franz Wagner All Rookie 1st team 📈📈📈 (@FranzWagnerStan) November 12, 2020

?????? pic.twitter.com/p4NdjEECkk

— boston sports fan (@michaelgscott24) November 12, 2020

Just like Tillman Fertitta to save money by throwing a birthday party and going away party at the same time https://t.co/5rOHwZTpyV

— Brady Klopfer (@BradyKlopferNBA) November 12, 2020

Needless to say, there was some awkward timing to Westbrook’s birthday this year. Because of this, I do not envy the Rockets social media person who had to decide whether or not to wish Russell a happy birthday. Definitely a lose/lose situation. After his trade demand, Westbrook may end up in another uniform before his next birthday.

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