Record-setting Russell Westbrook concludes NBA career without a championship

Russell Westbrook, a player celebrated for his relentless energy and record-breaking triple-doubles, has officially ended his professional basketball career. Despite a storied NBA journey, Westbrook notably never secured the coveted NBA championship title.

Throughout his illustrious career, Westbrook earned nine NBA All-Star selections and was crowned the league's Most Valuable Player in the 2016-2017 season. He etched his name in NBA history by becoming the first player since Oscar Robertson to average a triple-double for an entire season, a feat he accomplished an astonishing four times. This achievement cemented his status as the all-time leader in career triple-doubles.

Westbrook's accolades also include nine selections to the All-NBA teams, leading the league in scoring twice, and topping the assists charts three times. In 2021, he was recognized as part of the NBA's 75th Anniversary Team.

His sole NBA Finals appearance came in 2012 with the Oklahoma City Thunder, where they fell to the Miami Heat. Internationally, Westbrook was a key member of the U.S. national team, winning the FIBA World Championship in 2010 and an Olympic gold medal at the 2012 London Games.

After spending the majority of his career with the Thunder, Westbrook played for several other franchises, including the Houston Rockets, Washington Wizards, Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, Denver Nuggets, and finally, the Sacramento Kings during the 2025-2026 season, which marked his final stop.