Michael Jordan's message for Russell Westbrook after winning MVP: 'Keep going'

Michael Jordan had a message for Russell Westbrook after the Oklahoma City Thunder superstar and Jordan Brand athlete won his first NBA MVP award on Monday night: Be patient.

Jordan Brand sent Westbrook a package — which was shared in a story on the Jordan Brand's official Instagram account — to commemorate his historic, triple-double-filled season. In the package there was a letter, written and signed by Jordan himself, which read:

"Congrats, Russell. I got my first MVP award before my first ring, too... Keep going!"

Jordan Brand also ran this catchy ad just minutes after Westbrook was crowned MVP. 

Westbrook, 28, became the second player in Oklahoma City Thunder franchise history to win the award. But his Thunder are still miles away from the ultimate goal of competing for a championship. Jordan — he of the five MVPs and six NBA championships — knows a thing or two about patience, as he didn't win his first title until he was 28.

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