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NBA Legend Westbrook Hints at Retirement After Storied Career
12 Aug
Summary
- Russell Westbrook, 37, posted a career highlight reel on social media.
- He is the NBA's all-time leader in triple-doubles with 209.
- Westbrook played his final season with the Sacramento Kings in 2025-26.
After an 18-year career, NBA veteran Russell Westbrook is reportedly nearing retirement. The 37-year-old guard shared a video montage of his career highlights on social media, narrated by Michael B. Jordan, with a caption suggesting the end of an era. While Westbrook has not made a definitive retirement announcement, his representation has yet to comment.
Throughout his illustrious career, Westbrook achieved numerous milestones, including recording over 10,000 assists, placing him fifth all-time. He is famously the league's all-time leader in triple-doubles with 209, averaging a triple-double in four separate seasons. Drafted fourth overall in 2008, he spent 11 seasons with Oklahoma City, earning MVP honors in 2017 and two All-NBA First Team selections.
His final NBA season was in 2025-26 with the Sacramento Kings. During that season, he played 64 games, starting 58, and averaged 15.2 points and 6.7 assists. Despite his contributions, the Kings struggled, finishing with a 22-60 record, tying for the worst in the Western Conference.
