Westbrook tells young camper his NBA days are behind him

The exchange came eight days after his retirement.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 211 min read

What happened: At a youth camp, Russell Westbrook answered a child’s question by saying he was a real NBA player “some days.” He added that he played “back in the day” and in his younger years.

Why it matters: The light exchange opened a window into Westbrook’s adjustment after 18 NBA seasons. He leaves as the league’s career leader in triple-doubles and its 2017 MVP.

By the numbers: Westbrook retired with career averages of 20.9 points, 8.0 assists and 6.9 rebounds across 1,301 games. He finished fifth in NBA history in assists and 14th in points.

What to watch: Westbrook’s plans for his first full season away from the NBA remain the next chapter.

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Yahoo Sports 2026-08-21T05:13:21.414431+00:00

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