Triple-double king Russell Westbrook calls time on 18-year NBA career
Summary
Russell Westbrook, a famous NBA player known for his many triple-doubles and being the 2017 Most Valuable Player (MVP), announced his retirement after 18 seasons. He shared his decision on social media with a video narrated by Michael B. Jordan.Key Facts
- Westbrook played 18 NBA seasons and was part of the league’s 75th anniversary team.
- He retired as the NBA’s all-time leader in triple-doubles with 209.
- He won the NBA MVP award in 2017 after setting a record with 42 triple-doubles in one season.
- Westbrook was the 4th overall pick in the 2008 draft by the Seattle SuperSonics, who soon became the Oklahoma City Thunder.
- He played most of his career (11 seasons) with the Thunder and last played with the Sacramento Kings.
- Westbrook also played for Houston, Washington, the Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers, and Denver during his career.
- He won an Olympic gold medal in 2012 at the London Games.
- In his final season, he started 58 of 64 games, averaging 15.2 points and 6.7 assists per game.
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