Russell Westbrook Paid $37 Million to F1 Billionaire Bernie Ecclestone?s Heiress to Become LeBron James? Neighbour

Nine-time NBA All-Star Russell Westbrook made a million-dollar purchase last week. The Lakers star bought a mansion in LA. But what stood out to the fans the most was who he bought it from and who his new neighbour would be.?

Russell Westbrook, a California native, moved to Los Angeles before the 2021 NBA season commenced. Following his move, Westbrook has constantly been in the news cycle with the speculation of a potential trade. While Westbrook?s future in the Lakers jersey remains under the ?to be decided? bracket, Westbrook is making big moves off-court.??

Russell Westbrook is LeBron James? new neighbour?

In September 2022, Westbrook listed his modern-day LA mansion for sale. A month later, he signed a 37 million dollar cheque and purchased a mansion in the Westside of Los Angeles. The mansion is located right opposite LeBron James? residence; making Westbrook and LeBron neighbours.?

He bought this 13,500-square-foot abode from Formula One heiress Petra Ecclestone and her husband, Sam Palmer. In 2019, Petra Ecclestone purchased this property for 22.7 million dollars. After renovating the house, they sold it to Westbrook?s family and earned a profit.?

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The house was an off-market sale. Hence, the features and details of the mansion are not available to the public. However, some reports suggest that Westbrook?s new residence is a modern farmhouse-style mansion with eight bedrooms, 13 baths, and a huge backyard. But what is certain is that Westbrook is all set to become LeBron James? neighbour.?

Lakers’ nation applauds Russell??

The Lakers have had a tough start to the season. While their fan base blamed Westbrook for this shaky start, LeBron had his back through and through.?

The Lakers registered their first win of the season against the Denver Nuggets. Westbrook?s 18-point and 8-assist game earned praise from LeBron and Lakers fans. LeBron stated that Westbrook coming off the bench and leading a unit with maximum energy is always a luxury for the team.?

He said, ?Tonight he’s just looked more and more comfortable in a role that he has been incremented in, and we needed all 32 sensational minutes that he had.?

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Fans hope this positive gameplay continues for the rest of the season. With that said, do you think fans will witness some off-court neighbour shenanigans between LeBron and Westbrook? Let us know in the comments below!