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Kevin Durant reacts to Russell Westbrook's retirement
Durant praised Westbrook’s 18-season career and recalled the workouts, bus rides and card games that shaped their partnership in Oklahoma City.
- On Thursday, Kevin Durant paid tribute to former Oklahoma City Thunder teammate Russell Westbrook, who retired after 18 seasons in the NBA.
- Durant and Westbrook spent eight seasons together in Oklahoma City, transforming a 23-win team into a Western Conference power and reaching the 2012 NBA Finals.
- Recalling his former teammate's dedication, Durant shared how seeing Westbrook train before practice forced him to adopt the same routine, describing him as "quiet and methodical."
- Westbrook retired as the NBA's all-time leader with 209 triple-doubles, finishing fifth in career assists and 14th in scoring, according to Reuters.
- Praising Westbrook's "iconic" career, Durant wrote, "We know what zero was on & keep inspiring in the next phase of life champ," reflecting on basketball's sacred nature.
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Kevin Durant delivers heartfelt message towards Russell Westbrook, left ‘inspired’
Former Oklahoma City Thunder Forward, Kevin Durant delievered a heartfelt message to his former partner in crime, Russell Westbrook on X, on Thursday afternoon. Durant applauded Westbrook's career and said he felt left "Inspired"
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