Serge Ibaka congratulates Russell Westbrook on his NBA retirement

Russell Westbrook announced his retirement from the NBA on August 12 after 18 seasons. He played 11 seasons with the Oklahoma City Thunder, earning one MVP award, nine All-Star selections, and becoming the league's all-time leader in triple-doubles. Serge Ibaka, a former teammate, shared a heartfelt tribute on social media, praising Westbrook's competitive spirit and contributions as a teammate. Ibaka played alongside Westbrook on the Thunder from 2009 to 2016, where they reached the NBA Finals and several Western Conference Finals together.

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