Russell Westbrook enlists A-list actor to help announce his retirement after 18 seasons in the NBA

In his final year with Sacramento, Westbrook appeared in 64 games, including 58 starts, posting averages of 15.2 points, 6.7 assists, and 5.4 rebounds per contest

Westbrook was a nine-time All-Star and the 2017 NBA MVP Aug 12, 2026 at 3:14 pm ET • 1 min read Getty Images Russell Westbrook, a nine-time All-Star and the 2017 NBA MVP, announced his retirement after 18 seasons in a social media video on Wednesday. Westbrook, 37, was the No. 4 overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft by th

Russell Westbrook has been interesting to watch this summer during free agency. However, he has now called it a career all of a sudden.

Westbrook, 37, is the league's all-time leader in triple-doubles with 209.

Russell Westbrook announces NBA retirement after 18 seasons  ESPN

The nine-time All-Star, nine-time All-NBA selection, former MVP and reigning triple-double king announced his retirement from basketball Wednesday.

Russell Westbrook Retirement Market Spikes at Kalshi  Sports Illustrated

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