NBA Player Gives His All-Star Game MVP Prize to Single Mom

April 7, 2015 9:38 AM EDT

Russell Westbrook brings tears of joy to single mom Kerstin Gonzales, surprising her w/ @Kia he won as All-Star MVP. pic.twitter.com/fijOHTSc4p
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) April 6, 2015

On the court, Russell Westbrook is one of the most intimidating players in the NBA, but he’s a really good guy outside the lines.

On Monday, Westbrook took the car he won with his All-Star Game MVP award and donated it to a single mother named Kerstin Gonzales.

A local charity recommended Gonzales receive the car and Westbrook was there to hand over the keys.

Russell wanted to honor "all the hard work she's done to keep her family together. I just want to be able to help others any way I can."
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) April 6, 2015

Russell Westbrook at @SunbeamOKC: "Today was a good stepping stone to show her everything is going to be all right." pic.twitter.com/hm30g3OmFp
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) April 6, 2015

He’s not so scary when he takes off that mask.

This article originally appeared on SI.com.

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