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NewsWSVN 7 MiamiAugust 12, 2026Miami-Dade

Russell Westbrook retires from the NBA after 18 seasons

Russell Westbrook announced his retirement from professional basketball after an 18-season career. The announcement was made via a social media video narrated by actor Michael B. Jordan.

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Why It Matters

The retirement marks the end of the career of the NBA's all-time leader in s, who played for multiple franchises including the Thunder, Rockets, Wizards, Lakers, Clippers, and Kings.

Key Facts

  • Russell Westbrook is retiring after 18 seasons in the NBA.
  • He holds the NBA career record for triple-doubles with 209.
  • He was the 2017 NBA Most Valuable Player.
  • He was selected to the NBA's 75th anniversary team.
  • He was the No. 4 overall draft pick in 2008.
  • He won an Olympic gold medal in 2012.
  • He holds the record for most triple-doubles in a single season with 42 during the 2016-17 season.
  • He played his final season with the Sacramento Kings, starting 58 of 64 games played.
  • He averaged 15.2 points and 6.7 assists during his final season.

Who's Mentioned

personMichael B. Jordan“Narrator of retirement video”organizationSacramento Kings“Final team played for”organizationNBA“Professional basketball league”personRussell Westbrook“NBA player announcing retirement”