Kevin Durant reflects on Russell Westbrook's unexpected retirement
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 10, 2026, 4:43 PM
Last updated Oct 10, 2026
Kevin Durant expressed his emotional reaction to Russell Westbrook's retirement during a recent interview. Durant stated he felt sadness upon hearing the news, noting that he believed Westbrook still had 5 or 6 more years left to play in the NBA. Westbrook announced his retirement this summer after failing to secure a spot with a contending team. The decision came as a surprise to many, including Durant, who emphasized Westbrook’s impact on the game. Former NBA player Zach Randolph also suggested Westbrook might still have a chance to return to the league.
- •Russell Westbrook retired unexpectedly this summer.
- •Kevin Durant felt sad and believed Westbrook could play longer.
- •Westbrook's contributions made him a valuable asset to teams.
- •Zach Randolph speculated about Westbrook potentially returning to the NBA.
- 4:43 PMYahoo Sports — Rockets' Kevin Durant reveals emotional reaction to Thunder legend Russell Westbrook retiring
"Russell Westbrook retired this past summer in surprising fashion. Kevin Durant just revealed his thoughts when it originally happened.
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