Russell Westbrook is retiring after 18 years in the NBA.In a social media post, Westbrook said, "Sometimes you dont even know when youve already watched the end. You had to be there. And now its over."The Thunder drafted Westbro ok out of UCLA with the fourth overall pick in the first round of the 2008 NBA Draft.A nine-time NBA All-Star, Westbrook earned the NBA Most Valuable Player Award for the 201617 season.With the Thunder, Westbrook averaged 23 points, 8.4 assists, 7 rebounds, and 1.8 steals from 2008-2019.Westbrook is also the Thunder's all-time leader in scoring, assists, rebounds, and steals.Thunder GM and Vice President Sam Presti said in a statement:"Russell Westbrook is the ultimate competitor. His internal belief and unbridled fearlessness helped establish the foundation of our organization from day one in 2008 and he elevated the confidence and inspired our community in every year thereafter.Russell will be as successful in his life after basketball as he was during his career because his qualities and gifts transfer. His impact on our community is still felt today, and he is beloved for his devotion as much as his talent.He built a Hall of Fame career not by making statements or simply by breaking records, he did it by showing us all the power of asking one simple question: Why Not?"Westbrook last played for the Sacramento Kings, averaging 15 points a game in the 2025-2026 season.Stay in touch with us anytime, anywhere -- 2 News Oklahoma on your schedule | Download on your TV, watch for free. How to watch on your streaming device Download our free app for Apple, Android and Kindle devices. Like us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Watch LIVE 24/7 on YouTube ...read more read less