Shelburne: Westbrook earned every bit of his NBA career

The 2017 MVP exits with a record 209 triple-doubles

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 131 min read

"That really is his legacy of just a self-made man. He really earned every bit of his NBA career." @ramonashelburne joi

What happened: The SportsCenter discussion came one day after Russell Westbrook announced his retirement. Hannah Storm anchored the exchange as tributes

Why it matters: His résumé includes nine All-Star and nine All-NBA selections. The retirement closes one of the era's most statistically distinctive careers.

By the numbers: Westbrook retires with 209 regular-season triple-doubles. He recorded 42 in 2016-17 while averaging 31.6 points, 10.7 rebounds and 10.4 assists.

What to watch: The next formal milestone will be Westbrook's eventual Hall of Fame candidacy.

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@SportsCenter Aug 13, 2:16 PM ET

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