Kevin Durant Shares Emotional Response to Russell Westbrook's Retirement
All-time great NBA point guard Russell Westbrook announced his retirement in a social media message last week.
Kevin Durant continues to process the news of Russell Westbrook's retirement, sharing more about their relationship in his Boardroom Talks podcast. The two NBA superstars, who played together for a decade, are often remembered as the defining duo during the Oklahoma City Thunder's rise to prominence in the 2010s. Durant admitted that Westbrook's retirement was the first time he felt the true mortality of his basketball career.
He emphasized the unique bond they shared, noting that Westbrook was one of the first players he spent a lot of time with before hanging up his cleats. Despite never winning an NBA championship together, Durant and Westbrook's impact on the Thunder's success and their place in NBA history remains significant. Durant expressed his appreciation for the time they spent together and his admiration for Westbrook's post-retirement endeavors.
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