Russell Westbrook Retires from NBA in Video Narrated by Michael B. Jordan:
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Russell Westbrook Announces NBA Retirement in Michael B. Jordan VideoAfter 2025-26 with the Sacramento Kings, the 37-year-old announced his retirement following 18 NBA seasons.
Key FactsAug 12, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bleacherreport.com
- In a video narrated by Michael B. Jordan, Westbrook announced his retirement after 18 NBA seasons.
- Sacramento finished 22-60, tied with Utah for the Western Conference's worst record, while Westbrook averaged 15.2 points, 5.4 rebounds, 6.7 assists and 1.3 steals in 64 appearances, including 58 starts, and missed the final 11 games with a toe injury.
- Westbrook moved to fifth on the NBA's all-time assists list, became the first guard with more than 9,000 career rebounds and raised his career triple-double total to 209 with six more this season.
- He finished with 27,176 points, 9,025 rebounds and 10,351 assists, along with a 2017 NBA MVP award, nine All-Star selections, two scoring titles, nine All-NBA selections and three assist titles.
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