Russell Westbrook has introduced that he’s stepping away from basketball after an 18-year NBA profession.
Westbrook shared a video on social media trying again at his profession.
The clip, narrated by Michael B. Jordan, doesn’t instantly point out retirement however describes him leaving the sport “on (his) personal phrases.”
“Generally you don’t even know if you’ve already watched the top,” Westbrook wrote. “You needed to be there. And now it’s over.”
Chosen fourth total within the 2008 NBA Draft, Westbrook spent his first 11 seasons with the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder earlier than enjoying for the Rockets, Wizards, Lakers, Clippers, Nuggets and Kings.
Westbrook averaged 20.9 factors, 8.0 assists, 6.9 rebounds and 1.6 steals throughout 1,301 regular-season video games. He reached the NBA Finals with Oklahoma Metropolis in 2012.
The nine-time All-Star gained the 2017 NBA MVP award, led the league in scoring twice and assists thrice, and earned 9 All-NBA picks.
Westbrook additionally grew to become the primary participant since Oscar Robertson to common a triple-double for a whole season and ultimately completed the feat 4 instances.
He retires with an NBA-record 209 profession triple-doubles.
In his remaining season with Sacramento, Westbrook averaged 15.2 factors, 6.7 assists and 5.4 rebounds over 64 video games.
Quite than return in a diminished position, he determined to finish his enjoying profession forward of his thirty eighth birthday.
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— Hoops Rumors (@HoopsRumors) August 12, 2026
