Russell Westbrook has retired. One of the most explosive and recognizable guards in NBA history has decided to call it a career after an incredible 18 seasons in the world’s premier basketball league. Throughout his career, Westbrook became synonymous with energy, relentless competitiveness, and the triple-double.
The American was named the NBA’s Most Valuable Player in 2017 after becoming the first player since Oscar Robertson to average a triple-double over an entire season. That same year, he also set what was then a record with 42 triple-doubles in a single season.
Westbrook was selected to the NBA All-Star Game nine times, earned nine All-NBA Team honors, and in 2021 was included on the prestigious NBA 75th Anniversary Team, recognizing the 75 greatest players in league history.
However, he will forever be remembered for his unmatched triple-double record. Westbrook is the NBA’s all-time leader in career triple-doubles, and he managed to average double figures in three statistical categories across four different seasons.
Sometimes you don’t even know when you’ve already watched the end.
— Russell Westbrook (@russwest44) August 12, 2026
You had to be there. And now it’s over. pic.twitter.com/6YoOW8WyIV
During his 18-year career, he played for the Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets, Washington Wizards, Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, Denver Nuggets, and Sacramento Kings. He spent his final NBA season with the Sacramento Kings.
Westbrook retires having played 1,301 regular-season games, averaging 20.9 points, 8.0 assists, and 6.9 rebounds per game. He also ranks among the NBA’s all-time leaders in both assists and total points scored.
A special place in his career belongs to his time with Team USA. Westbrook won the Olympic gold medal with the United States at the 2012 London Olympics.
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