Russell Westbrook retires after 18 seasons in the NBA
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 7:12 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Russell Westbrook announced his retirement from basketball on August 12 after an 18-season career. His accolades include being a league MVP, nine-time All-Star, and two-time scoring champion. Westbrook is the all-time leader in triple-doubles, recording 209 throughout his career. He played for several teams, including the Seattle SuperSonics, Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets, Washington Wizards, Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, Denver Nuggets, and Sacramento Kings. His career averages stand at 20.9 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 8.0 assists per game.
- •Westbrook retires after 18 NBA seasons.
- •He is the all-time leader in triple-doubles with 209.
- •He averaged 20.9 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 8.0 assists per game.
- •Westbrook is a league MVP and nine-time All-Star.
- •He played for multiple teams, including the Thunder and Lakers.
- 7:12 PMYahoo Sports — NBA star Russell Westbrook retires, ending one of basketball's most unique careers
"Russell Westbrook's 18-season NBA career took fans on a roller coaster that included an NBA MVP, nine All-Star bids and two scoring titles.
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