Russell Westbrook Retires After 18 Seasons, Leaving NBA's Triple-Double Record at 209

Russell Westbrook announced his retirement on Aug 12, 2026, via Instagram — a self-tribute video narrated by actor Michael B. Jordan. Over 18 seasons, the 2017 MVP and nine-time All-Star amassed 209 career triple-doubles, the NBA's all-time mark. He spent his final season with Sacramento, averaging 15.2 points and 6.7 assists.