NBA Icon Russell Westbrook Retires
Westbrook, the all-time leader in triple-doubles with 209, hangs up his boots after 18 seasons, with Nikola Jokić just 11 triple-doubles away from breaking his record
Russell Westbrook, a legendary NBA point guard, has announced his retirement after 18 seasons, finishing as the all-time leader in triple-doubles with 209.
Westbrook had a storied career, earning numerous accolades including the 2017 NBA MVP award and nine All-Star selections. He spent 11 seasons with the Oklahoma City Thunder and finished his career with the Sacramento Kings.
The Sacramento Kings and Washington Wizards had offered Westbrook contracts to return for the 2026-27 season, but he turned them down to step away from the NBA on his own terms. Westbrook averaged 15.2 points, 6.7 assists, and 5.4 rebounds last season with the Kings.
Over his career, Westbrook averaged 20.9 points, 8.0 assists, and 6.9 rebounds. He was a nine-time All-NBA selection and won the 2017 NBA MVP award. Westbrook's record of 209 triple-doubles is likely to be broken soon, with Nikola Jokić needing just 11 more to surpass him.
## What's Next Westbrook's retirement marks the end of an era in the NBA, but his legacy will live on. His record may not last long, but his impact on the game will be remembered for years to come. With Jokić closing in on his record, it will be exciting to see if he can break it in the near future.
