Russell Westbrook officially announced his retirement from the NBA on August 12, 2026, after 18 seasons in the league. The announcement was made via a farewell video on social media, narrated by actor Michael B. Jordan. Westbrook, 37, is recognized for his aggressive playing style and holds the record for the most career triple-doubles at 209. He also achieved nine All-Star selections, nine All-NBA selections, two scoring titles, and was named the 2017 MVP. Throughout his career, he played for teams including Oklahoma City, Houston, Washington, the Los Angeles Lakers, Denver, and Sacramento. Despite offers to continue playing from the Sacramento Kings and Washington Wizards, Westbrook chose to retire. He finishes his career ranked 14th on the all-time scoring list with 27,176 points and fifth in assists with 10,351.
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Russell Westbrook Announces Retirement After 18 NBA Seasons
Russell Westbrook has announced his retirement from the NBA after 18 seasons. He is known for his record of 209 career triple-doubles and has received numerous accolades, including nine All-Star selections and the 2017 MVP award. Westbrook concluded his career ranked 14th in all-time scoring.
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Russell Westbrook retires after 18 wild NBA seasons, leaving behind one of basketball's craziest careers
Russell Westbrook Announces Retirement After 18 NBA Seasons