Russell Westbrook retires after 18 seasons in the NBA
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 2:01 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Russell Westbrook has announced his retirement from the NBA after an 18-year career. Westbrook was drafted in 2008 and played 11 seasons with the Oklahoma City Thunder, earning eight NBA All-Star selections and the 2015-16 MVP award. He had notable rivalries with the Golden State Warriors, facing them 56 times and averaging 20.3 points, 7.6 assists, and 7.1 rebounds against them. Westbrook's final game against the Warriors occurred in January 2026, where he recorded 13 points, seven assists, and four rebounds.
- •Westbrook played 11 seasons with the Oklahoma City Thunder.
- •He made eight NBA All-Star appearances and won an MVP award.
- •Westbrook averaged 20.3 points in 56 games against the Warriors.
- •His final game against Golden State was in January 2026.
- •He retires after playing for several teams including the Lakers and Clippers.
- 2:01 PMYahoo Sports — Longtime Golden State rival retires after legendary 18-year career
"The longtime Golden State rival is retiring after a legendary 18-year campaign in the NBA.
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