After many trials and tribulations at the beginning of the season for Russell Westbrook, things are starting to look up for him. Coupled with his birthday, he has many reasons to celebrate. However, he was roasted by his friend and popular comedian, Kevin Hart, on this special occasion. At the same time, Hart pulled a joke about himself!

Hart took to Instagram and dedicated a heartfelt yet hilarious post for the Los Angeles Lakers player Russell Westbrook. Kevin Hart shared a picture of the two, but Westbrook’s head is cropped. This could not have been an accidental edit, as Hart has been trolled endlessly by many celebrities (including Dwayne Johnson and Shaquille O’Neal) for his height.

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In the picture, a 5’2″ Kevin Hart barely reached Westbrook’s midrib. The comedian wished his “brother” a happy birthday. He wrote, “Got nothing but love for you man…love you champ”.

Kevin Hart and Russell Westbrook are really good friends. Earlier this year, the duo was seen celebrating Westbrook’s $47 million payday at LAVO Ristorante, a popular Hollywood joint. The two were laughing and having fun.

Russell Westbrook and Kevin Hart’s great camaraderie

Hart also had started a show titled, “Cold as B*lls” that showcased athletes in more relaxed, laid-back, and their fun selves. Unsurprisingly, Westbrook was a guest on that show and Kevin Hart couldn’t help himself. The setting itself was funny, as it showed both men taking an ice bath. He took a shot at Westbrook’s jersey number (0) and trolled the Lakers star by saying how that number reflected his IQ. Both of them cracked up.

Kevin Hart’s relationship with sports goes beyond the players as well. He has ownership stakes with the athletic apparel brand, Mitchell & Ness. The investors include LeBron James, James Harden, Chris Paul, and Devin Booker among others.

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On the court, Russell Westbrook has improved his game. The Los Angeles Lakers are thrilled to find the player become more spirited on the court. As a result, Westbrook is now the frontrunner to win the sixth Man of the Year award for this season.

Do you think Westbrook and the Lakers will have a memorable season?