Kevin Durant honors retired Russell Westbrook in heartfelt tribute
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 11:42 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Kevin Durant shared an emotional tribute to Russell Westbrook following Westbrook's retirement after 18 seasons in the NBA. The tribute, posted on social media, highlighted Westbrook's work ethic and the bond they developed during their time together on the Oklahoma City Thunder. Durant reflected on their early days, including morning workouts and personal moments that built their partnership. Despite past tensions after Durant's departure to the Golden State Warriors in 2016, Durant emphasized that their shared experiences are irreplaceable. Westbrook is recognized as the NBA's career leader in triple-doubles.
- •Russell Westbrook retired after 18 NBA seasons on August 13, 2026.
- •Kevin Durant posted a heartfelt tribute on social media reflecting on their partnership.
- •Durant emphasized Westbrook's strong work ethic and influence on him.
- •Westbrook finished as the career leader in triple-doubles with 209.
- •Durant and Westbrook transformed the Thunder into a competitive team during their tenure.
- 11:42 PMYahoo Sports — Thunder Icon Russell Westbrook Gets Emotional Kevin Durant Tribute
- 11:30 PMYahoo Sports — Rockets’ Kevin Durant Shares Heartfelt Russell Westbrook Message After Retirement
"Kevin Durant shared a revealing story about Russell Westbrook’s work ethic while honoring his former Thunder teammate’s iconic NBA career. The post Rockets’ Kevin Durant Shares Heartfelt Russell Westbrook Message After Retirement appeared first on HEAVY.
"Kevin Durant put the old tension aside and shared a deeply personal tribute to Russell Westbrook after the Thunder icon retired. The post Thunder Icon Russell Westbrook Gets Emotional Kevin Durant Tribute appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 11:42 PMThunder Icon Russell Westbrook Gets Emotional Kevin Durant Tribute
Kevin Durant put the old tension aside and shared a deeply personal tribute to Russell Westbrook after the Thunder icon retired. The post Thunder Icon Russell Westbrook Gets Emotional Kevin Durant Tribute appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 11:30 PMRockets’ Kevin Durant Shares Heartfelt Russell Westbrook Message After Retirement
Kevin Durant shared a revealing story about Russell Westbrook’s work ethic while honoring his former Thunder teammate’s iconic NBA career. The post Rockets’ Kevin Durant Shares Heartfelt Russell Westbrook Message After Retirement appeared first on HEAVY.
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