Russell Westbrook announces retirement: NBA's all-time triple-doubles leader steps away after 18 seasons
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Russell Westbrook announced his retirement from the NBA on Wednesday, concluding an 18-season career. The announcement was accompanied by a farewell video narrated by actor Michael B. Jordan. The news was confirmed in Sacramento, California.
Westbrook leaves the league as the all-time leader in triple-doubles and a former 2017 MVP. His career accolades include two scoring titles and a selection to the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team. Statistically, he ranks 14th on the NBA’s all-time scoring list with 27,176 points and fifth in all-time assists with 10,351.
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