NBA, sports world reacts to Russell Westbrook winning Kia MVP

An epic chase for the Maurice Podloff Trophy — aka the Kia MVP Award — came to a conclusion last night with Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook taking home the honors. He bested fellow finalists Kawhi Leonard of the San Antonio Spurs and James Harden of the Houston Rockets to claim the honors.

In the moments after Westbrook was awarded the MVP, social media was abuzz all night and into Tuesday about his victory. From celebrities wishing him well, to fellow NBA players, to current (and former) teammates to others in the world of sports, Westbrook was a popular topic for many …

What a night! Go backstage with Russ after he wins MVP. #0urMVP pic.twitter.com/OmCx5HRjis

— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) June 27, 2017

Note that Michael Jordan sent Russell Westbrook after winning MVP (via @Jumpman23): pic.twitter.com/3IVektDkwk

— Royce Young (@royceyoung) June 27, 2017

Kevin Durant took to YouTube to congratulate his former teammate:

“Huge congrats to Russell Westbrook on MVP, that boy went out there and was a created player on 2k all year. Gotta respect it!”

S/O @russwest44 for winning MVP!! Respect a guy who does it his way on and off the court!

— DeMarre Carroll (@DeMarreCarroll1) June 27, 2017

Congrats to my friend and former teammate Mr. Triple-Double @russwest44 for his MVP season !

— Thabo Sefolosha (@ThaboSefolosha) June 27, 2017

https://twitter.com/showtimereed33/status/879553552976359424

M V P!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats Brodie!!!!!!⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️#MVP #FashionKing #WhyNot pic.twitter.com/trMMCtEfPk

— Domantas Sabonis (@Dsabonis11) June 27, 2017

After listening to @russwest44 gives his thank u speech from his heart how could u not be happy for him being Mr MVP @okcthunder @NBA

— Dick Vitale (@DickieV) June 27, 2017

No! No! No!
You Are The Real MVP…! pic.twitter.com/h8SE9XdgNT

— Enes Kanter (@EnesKanter) June 27, 2017

“Congrats to the brodie @russwest44.” — @pg30_Cole #NBAAwards pic.twitter.com/EkARItlUmp

— UNINTERRUPTED (@uninterrupted) June 27, 2017

Congrats to this brother…@russwest44 #MVP#nbaawards #blessings https://t.co/Ay7CuQpuDF

— Caron Butler (@realtuffjuice) June 27, 2017

Congrats to @russwest44 #mvp and my guy @rudygobert27 #firstteam….

— Shelvin Mack (@ShelvinMack) June 27, 2017

.@taylorswift13 sings Russell’s praises! #0urMVP pic.twitter.com/5HgKeVrMsi

— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) June 27, 2017

Congrats to @russwest44 for finishing his historic+unforgettable season with the #NBAMVP. Unbelievable what you've accomplished brother.

— Kevin Love (@kevinlove) June 27, 2017

That's the @russwest44 that I know! Congrats Bruin Brodie!

— Earl J Watson (@Earl_Watson) June 27, 2017

Congrats to my brother @russwest44 ✊ #ManiacRuss

— Anthony Morrow (@MrAnthonyMorrow) June 27, 2017

M+V+P=0️⃣. #WhyNot pic.twitter.com/DvJyJbVfo0

— Jordan (@Jumpman23) June 27, 2017

Congrats to @russwest44 #nbamvp so well deserved!!!

— Elena Delle Donne (@De11eDonne) June 27, 2017