Russell Westbrook Leaves the NBA as Its All-Time Triple-Double Leader

Why Russell Westbrook Leaves Behind A Mixed Legacy

Russell Westbrook deserves a Hall-of-Fame nod. But he also deserves both praise and criticism for his uneven NBA career.

Russell Westbrook leaves the NBA as its all-time triple-double leader

Russell Westbrook’s retirement closes an 18-season NBA career that is unusually difficult to reduce to a single verdict. His résumé is overwhelming: a 2017 MVP award, nine All-NBA selections, two scoring titles, an Olympic gold medal and a league-record 209 triple-doubles. Yet the same career ended without a championship and without another Finals appearance after 2012. That tension is central to understanding Westbrook’s place in NBA history. F…

Russell Westbrook retires: His NBA legacy after 18 electric seasons

Westbrook revived the triple-double, but what is his true legacy? ESPN NBA insiders examine a thrilling, tireless and polarizing Hall of Fame career.

Russell Westbrook's complicated, brilliant, and unforgettable legacy: Why surefire Hall of Famer was one-of-a-kind

A look into Russell Westbrook's remarkable NBA legacy — both on and off the court.

Russell Westbrook Retires: First Of OKC’s Big 3 As Kevin Durant And James Harden Keep Playing

Russell Westbrook retires after 18 NBA seasons. Relive his historic Oklahoma City Thunder career, triple-double records, MVP season, Washington Wizards run and legacy alongside Kevin Durant and James Harden. Westbrook is a future Hall of Famer, and his peak seasons with the Thunder were truly elite. Russell hoped to receive interest for one final run this year, but nothing occurred in free agency. Russell Westbrook Retires: How Westbrook Did The…