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Triple-double king Russell Westbrook calls time on 18-year NBA career
Russell Westbrook, the NBA’s career leader in triple-doubles and the 2017 MVP, announced Wednesday he’s retiring after 18 seasons during which he was selected to the league’s 75th anniversary team.
TL;DR
- Russell Westbrook announced his retirement from the NBA after 18 seasons.
- He is the NBA's all-time leader in triple-doubles with 209.
- Westbrook was the 2017 NBA MVP and a two-time All-Star Game MVP.
- He holds the NBA record for most triple-doubles in a single season with 42 in 2016-17.
- Westbrook played for the Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets, Washington Wizards, Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, and Sacramento Kings.