NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 12, 2026Miami-Dade
Russell Westbrook announces retirement from the NBA after 18 seasons
Russell Westbrook announced his retirement from professional basketball on Wednesday, concluding an 18-season career in the NBA. The announcement was made via a farewell video narrated by actor Michael B. Jordan.
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The retirement marks the end of the career of a former league MVP and the NBA's all-time leader in s.
Key Facts
- Russell Westbrook is retiring from the NBA.
- Westbrook played for 18 seasons.
- Westbrook is the NBA's career leader in triple-doubles.
- Westbrook was the 2017 NBA MVP.
- Westbrook was selected to the NBA's 75th anniversary team.
- The retirement announcement was made on Wednesday.
- The announcement was accompanied by a video narrated by Michael B. Jordan.
Who's Mentioned
organizationUCLA“University where Westbrook played”organizationOklahoma City Thunder“NBA team”personMichael B. Jordan“Actor who narrated the retirement video”personSam Presti“Thunder general manager”organizationSacramento Kings“NBA team”organizationNBA“Professional basketball league”personRussell Westbrook“NBA player announcing retirement”personNikola Jokic“NBA player second in career triple-doubles”other18“Number of seasons played”