Triple-double king Russell Westbrook announces retirement

Russell Westbrook, who holds the all-time NBA record in triple-doubles, leaves the league on his own terms as he draws the curtains on his stellar 18-season career

Some of the NBA’s biggest stars praised Westbrook for the legacy he leaves behind.

Westbrook, 37, recorded 209 ​triple-doubles, including a record 42 during his stellar 2016-17 MVP season.

The Los Angeles Clippers sent a message to Russell Westbrook after he announced his retirement from the NBA.

Westbrook is 14th on the NBA's all-time scoring list (27,176 points) and fifth in all-time in assists (10,351)

Russell Westbrook announces his retirement from the NBA after 18 seasons  MARCA

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

LeBron, Mitchell lead praise for Russell Westbrook after retirement news  ESPN

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

Russell Westbrook Retirement Market Spikes at Kalshi  Sports Illustrated