Russell Westbrook announced his retirement from the NBA on Wednesday after 18 seasons, per multiple outlets. The 37-year-old point guard will be remembered as the 2017 NBA MVP and the first player to average a triple-double since Oscar Robertson.
Westbrook retires with significant career accomplishments. He ranks 14th on the NBA's all-time scoring list with 27,176 points and fifth in assists with 10,351, according to CBS Sports. He holds the all-time record for triple-doubles, though Yahoo Sports reports that Nikola Jokić is already close to surpassing that mark, with at least one other player also in range.
Westbrook's retirement prompted tributes from NBA stars, with LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo among those praising his legacy, per Yahoo Sports.