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Russell Westbrook is stepping away from the NBA after 18 seasons, he announced it in a video released on Wednesday, Aug. 12.
Westbrook played for seven different teams in the league but had his longest stint with the Oklahoma City Thunder from 2008 to 2019.
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The point guard was voted the 2016-17 MVP and was a nine-time All-Star during his career.
Westbrook averaged 20.9 points, eight assists and 6.9 rebounds per game but is referred to as Mr. Triple-Double for producing 209 career triple-doubles.
He finishes his career as the all-time leader; his former teammate Nikola Jokic is threatening to take over the record with 198 career triple-doubles.
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Knicks parade celebrates first NBA title since 1973. See the moment
Fans arrive ahead of the New York Knicks Championship ticker tape parade and victory rally celebrating winning the 2026 NBA Finals on June 18, 2026 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games to win their first NBA Championship in 53 years.
(Michael M. Santiago, Getty Images)
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Knicks parade celebrates first NBA title since 1973. See the moment
Fans arrive ahead of the New York Knicks Championship ticker tape parade and victory rally celebrating winning the 2026 NBA Finals on June 18, 2026 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games to win their first NBA Championship in 53 years.
(Michael M. Santiago, Getty Images)
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Knicks parade celebrates first NBA title since 1973. See the moment
New York Knicks fans with a Dominican Republic flag pose for a photograph before the parade in New York City, New York, June 18, 2026.
(Eduardo Munoz, REUTERS)
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Knicks parade celebrates first NBA title since 1973. See the moment
A New York Knicks fan poses for a photograph before the parade.
(Eduardo Munoz, REUTERS)
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Knicks parade celebrates first NBA title since 1973. See the moment
Fans arrive ahead of the New York Knicks Championship ticker tape parade and victory rally celebrating winning the 2026 NBA Finals on June 18, 2026 in New York City.
(Michael M. Santiago, Getty Images)
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Knicks parade celebrates first NBA…
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