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Russell Westbrook announces retirement after 18 NBA seasons

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Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Russell Westbrook announces retirement after 18 NBA seasons
Summary

Russell Westbrook, the NBA's all-time leader in triple-doubles, announced his retirement in a social media video on August 12, 2026. The nine-time All-Star and 2017 NBA MVP concluded his 18-year career, during which he played for seven different franchises. Westbrook finished with 209 triple-doubles, and he averaged 20.9 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 8.0 assists across 1,301 games. He is 14th on the all-time scoring list with 27,176 points and ranks fifth in assists with 10,351. Westbrook's announcement shared a reflective message about the conclusion of his career.

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Status Watch
  • •Westbrook is a nine-time All-Star and 2017 NBA MVP.
  • •He finishes his career with 209 triple-doubles.
  • •Westbrook averaged 20.9 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 8.0 assists.
  • •He is 14th in all-time scoring and fifth in assists.
  • •Westbrook announced his retirement via a social media video.
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What they're saying
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2017 MVP announces retirement after 18 seasons Westbrook holds NBA record with 209 triple-doubles Guard spent first 11 seasons with Oklahoma City Russell Westbrook, the NBA’s career leader in triple-doubles and the 2017 MVP, announced Wednesday he’s retiring after 18 seasons during which he was selected to the league’s 75th anniversary team. The two-time scoring champion shared his decision on social media in a post featuring a video narrated by actor Michael B Jordan where the guard never says a word. Continue reading...

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Russell Westbrook, the NBA's career leader in triple-doubles and the 2017 MVP, announced Wednesday he's retiring after 18 seasons during which he was selected to the league's 75th anniversary team. The two-time scoring champion shared his decision on social media in a post featuring a video narrated by actor Michael B. Jordan where the guard never says a word. “Sometimes you don’t even know when you’ve already watched the end,” Westbrook wrote.

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Former NBA Most Valuable Player Russell Westbrook, the league's triple-double king, has "decided to step away" after 18 seasons in the league.He is one of only three players in NBA history, along with Robertson and Denver star Nikola Jokic, to average a triple-double over a season.

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