Russell Westbrook retires as NBA's triple-double king, but with two players in range to take his crown

Nikola Jokić is already close to Russell Westbrook's triple-double record.

Russell Westbrook retires from NBA: Fans' reaction on social media  USA Today

Russell Westbrook retires after 18 NBA seasons with 209 career triple-doubles, the 2017 MVP award, nine All-Star nods and two scoring titles.

The all-time triple-double king calls time on his 18-season career in a video narrated by actor Michael B. Jordan.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Russell Westbrook, the NBA's career leader in triple-doubles and the 2017 MVP, announced Wednesday he's retiring after 18 seasons during which he was selected to the league's 75th anniversary team. The two-time scoring champion shared his decision on social media in a post featuring a video narrate

Russell Westbrook was one of the most polarizing players of his era, but there is little debate that he was one of the NBA's most exciting talents in his prime.The former MVP announced his retirement on Wednesday after 18 seasons, saying goodbye to basketball after a career that included feats not achieved since Wilt C

2017 MVP announces retirement after 18 seasons Westbrook holds NBA record with 209 triple-doubles Guard spent first 11 seasons with Oklahoma City Russell Westbrook, the NBA’s career leader in triple-doubles and the 2017 MVP, announced Wednesday he’s retiring after 18 seasons during which he was selected to the leagu

Russell Westbrook, the NBA’s career leader in triple-doubles and the 2017 MVP, announced Wednesday he’s retiring after 18 seasons during which he was selected to the league’s 75th anniversary team

Russell Westbrook retires from the NBA with a farewell video narrated by Michael B. Jordan  apnews.com

SACRAMENTO, CA - MARCH 19: Russell Westbrook #18 of the Sacramento Kings looks on during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on March 19, 2026 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to t