Kevin Durant reflects on impact of Russell Westbrook's retirement

Kevin Durant expressed how Russell Westbrook's retirement impacted him, marking the departure of one of his earliest NBA peers. Durant noted that Westbrook was among the first players he closely interacted with daily during their careers. He acknowledged that while many players drafted after him have retired, Westbrook's career meant more to him due to their shared experiences. Durant also mentioned his appreciation for the time spent with Westbrook, who continues to influence off the court. He expressed curiosity about Westbrook's future endeavors after basketball.

• 4:41 PMYahoo Sports — Kevin Durant says Russell Westbrook retirement affected him: It was one of the first dudes I came in with and was around every day