Kevin Durant believes recently-retired Russell Westbrook can still play in NBA

Nearly a month after Russell Westbrook announced his NBA retirement, his decision continues to generate significant buzz. Kevin Durant, his former NBA superstar teammate, expressed his thoughts on Westbrook's retirement, describing it as inevitable for a Hall-of-Famer after 18 exceptional seasons. Westbrook, one of the defining faces of the 2010s NBA era, redefined the triple-double statistic and was a perennial All-Star and All-NBA member.

Durant believes that Westbrook could still play at a high level and would be a valuable veteran presence in a locker room that would welcome him. Despite receiving multiple reported offers, Westbrook opted to retire instead of taking a veteran leadership role. Durant's comments on Westbrook's retirement have been widely praised, highlighting the impact the duo had on the Oklahoma City Thunder during their eight-year tenure together.