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NBA star Russell Westbrook, wife Nina expecting twin girls

Former UCLA Bruin and Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on Sept. 8, 2018, in Norman, Oklahoma. 

OKLAHOMA CITY — NBA star Russell Westbrook and his wife, Nina, announced Tuesday they are expecting twin girls in a YouTube video produced by the Oklahoma City Thunder.

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The video is called "The Westbrook Family." Nina lets out the news they're having twins 2:12 into the video. Russell mentions they will be girls at the 2:28 mark.

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The couple already have a 1-year-old son named Noah.

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Russell had arthroscopic knee surgery last week. The seven-time All-Star and former MVP is expected to miss preseason and may not be ready for the start of the regular season. The Thunder's first game is Oct. 16 at Golden State.