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 Honors Russell Westbrook's 'Iconic Career' In Tribute
Kevin Durant shared a heartfelt tribute to Russell Westbrook on Thursday, a day after his former Oklahoma City Thunder teammate announced his retirement from the NBA after 18 seasons. Durant posted a 276-word message on X reflecting on their shared history and praising Westbrook's playing style and work ethic during their eight seasons together in Oklahoma City. "A lot of people looked at the emotions on the court and thought Russ was loud. Nah …
Kevin Durant praised his former teammate Russell Westbrook, who ended his great NBA career. The post Durant praised Westbrook: "A source of inspiration, a leader and an example" (pic) appeared first on in.gr.
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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