Watch: Kevin Hart hilariously crops out Russell Westbrook’s face in his recent Instagram post, wishing the LA Lakers star on his birthday 

Hollywood actor and comedian left fans in splits with his hilarious happy birthday post for LA Lakers star Russell Westbrook on Instagram. Hart, who stands at 5'2," has a significant height gap when standing next to NBA players.

The comedian hilariously cropped Westbrook's face out of the picture to ensure he was entirely visible. Here's the post:

Hart displayed his comical side with the picture he uploaded, but he didn't fail to leave a heartfelt message for his good friend, who has had a difficult time over the last year. Here's what Hart wrote for Westbrook on the occasion of the latter's 34th birthday:

"Happy B Day to my brother @russwest44 ….got nothing but love for you man….What’s understood doesn’t need to be said love u champ"

Kevin Hart and Russell Westbrook seem to share a close relationship. Hart was spotted hanging out numerous times with Westbrook since his move to LA last year. The Hollywood star was also one of the first celebrities Westbrook celebrated with after his trade to the Lakers got finalized last year.

Westbrook once gave away a pair of his kicks to Hart's son during an NBA game when the latter asked for them, suggesting that the comedian could be a part of the LA Lakers star's inner circle.

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Throwback to when Kevin Hart mocked LA Lakers star Russell Westbrook for wearing No. 0

Kevin Hart has shown no remorse to NBA players over the years. Hart, a four-time Celebrity All-Star game MVP, is often seen courtside during the regular season. He supports his hometown franchise, the Philadelphia 76ers, but also attends games outside Philadelphia as well because of the relationship he shares with players league-wide.

Hart once mocked Russell Westbrook for wearing No. 0 on his back when the LA Lakers star appeared on "Cold as B*lls," a celebrity talk show hosted by Hart. The comedian mocks guests on his show, asking them absurd questions. During one of the segments, he joked that Westbrook dons No. 0 on his back because that's what his IQ is.

"What's your IQ? asked Hart. "I know why you wear No. 0 because that's what your IQ is," he added.

Even Westbrook wouldn't hold his laughter at Hart's epic roast of him. As competitive as he is on the court, the LA Lakers star appears to be someone with a calm demeanor off the court, especially around his social circles.