Russell Westbrook Announces NBA Retirement After 18 Seasons
Russell Westbrook Triple-double king and former NBA MVP Russell Westbrook has announced his retirement after 18 seasons on Wednesday via social media. “Sometimes you don’t even know when you’ve Read More... The post Russell Westbrook Announces NBA Retirement After 18 Seasons appeared first on DailyGuide Network .
Russell Westbrook, the NBA's all-time leader in triple-doubles, has announced his retirement after a 18-season career. In a three-and-a-half-minute video, the 37-year-old expressed that "the greatest thing he left behind couldn't fit inside a museum," signifying the impact he has had on the game. Over his illustrious career, Westbrook averaged 31.6 points, 10.7 rebounds, and 10.4 assists per game, and recorded a record 42 triple-doubles, including a record-setting season in 2016-17.
Alongside Kevin Durant, Westbrook helped the Oklahoma City Thunder reach the NBA Finals in 2012, where they lost to the Miami Heat.
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