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Russell Westbrook Announces Retirement After 18 Seasons in NBA

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First reported by Walla · 3 hours ago

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Russell Westbrook announced his retirement from the NBA at age 37 after 18 seasons, concluding a historic career highlighted by multiple triple-double records and an MVP award. He played for several teams, most notably the Oklahoma City Thunder, and recently was linked to a possible move to Hapoel Tel Aviv.

01Russell Westbrook retires from the NBA at age 37 after 18 seasons.
02He was drafted fourth overall in 2008 by the Seattle SuperSonics before their move to Oklahoma City.
03Westbrook won the 2017 NBA MVP and averaged a triple-double for four seasons.
04He played for multiple teams after leaving Oklahoma City, finishing with the Sacramento Kings.
05Westbrook is the NBA’s all-time leader in triple-doubles and second to LeBron James in points and assists.
06His retirement may increase chances of joining Israeli club Hapoel Tel Aviv.

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