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Russell Westbrook Announces NBA Retirement After Record Triple-Doubles

8/15/2026

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Summary

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Russell Westbrook announced his retirement from the NBA on August 12, 2026.
He retired with nine All-Star nods, nine All-NBA teams, two scoring titles, the 2017 MVP and an NBA-record 209 triple-doubles.
The Boys & Girls Club of Oklahoma County said Westbrook fed about 900 families at Thanksgiving and funded scholarships.
Kendrick Perkins urged retirement of Westbrook’s No. 0 jersey and a statue, with possible ceremony dates in 2026.

History

Historical Context

On October 6 1993, Michael Jordan announced his retirement after guiding the Chicago Bulls to three consecutive championships (1991-1993), sparking a league-wide media frenzy and a new wave of jersey retirements and statues. When Russell Westbrook retired in 2026, the Oklahoma City Thunder’s plan to retire his No. 0 jersey and commission a statue continued the tradition begun by Jordan’s exit.

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Story summary

Russell Westbrook announced his retirement from the NBA on August 12, 2026.
He retired with nine All-Star nods, nine All-NBA teams, two scoring titles, the 2017 MVP and an NBA-record 209 triple-doubles.
The Boys & Girls Club of Oklahoma County said Westbrook fed about 900 families at Thanksgiving and funded scholarships.
Kendrick Perkins urged retirement of Westbrook’s No. 0 jersey and a statue, with possible ceremony dates in 2026.

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