Subscribe | UPI Odd Newsletter Subscribe WESTWOOD, Calif., Feb. 13 (UPI) -- Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook celebrated becoming part of the Subway family by heading to one of the sandwich chain’s locations in California and making subs. Basketball star. Fashion icon. Sub enthusiast. Meet the newest member of the Famous Fan Family: @russwest44. pic.twitter.com/zCkPXzVROL Advertisement— SUBWAY Restaurants (@SUBWAY) February 12, 2014 A video entitled “Russell Westbrook, a subway employee for the day,” has made its way onto the Internet. “Oklahoma City Thunder superstar, Russell Westbrook announced his partnership with subway on Wednesday, February 12th, 2014. Russell a Southern California native and UCLA product celebrated by heading back to Westwood and serving customers and creating subs,” reads the posting with the video. “Along with subway spokes person Jared Fogle, the two provided free sandwiches for all in attendance. The first two guests that Westbrook serves are his parents.” Excited 2 be a part of the @SUBWAY Famous Fan Family & great time dressing up subs w/ @thejaredfogle today! #EatFresh pic.twitter.com/fSGuYR9Kxf Advertisement— Russell Westbrook (@russwest44) February 13, 2014 After the news about Westbrook becoming part of the “SUBWAY Famous Fan Family” broke on the web, other athletes who work with the brand like Justin Tuck, Robert Griffin III, Michael Phelps and others tweeted him their congratulations. Great to have another fierce competitor on the team – welcome to the @SUBWAY Famous Fan Family @russwest44!— Apolo Anton Ohno (@ApoloOhno) February 12, 2014 Congratulations to @russwest44 for joining the @Subway Famous Fan Team!— Pelé (@Pele) February 13, 2014 Read More Muslim Brotherhood cries foul over EU stance on Egypt Pennsylvania man charged with fatally shooting horse pulling buggy At least 500K without power after winter storm Rejection of rehearing on juvenile's sentence draws fire from judges Russian figure skater Evgeny Plyushchenko withdraws from men's short program