Russell Westbrook Retires, Closing Chapter on OKC's Original Trio
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The departure of the former Thunder guard marks the first retirement among the team's once-dominant Big 3.
Russell Westbrook has officially retired from professional basketball, according to reporting from Yahoo Sports. His exit marks the first retirement among the members of the Oklahoma City Thunder's former Big 3, as former teammates Kevin Durant and James Harden continue their playing careers.
Following the announcement, Kevin Durant published an emotional letter addressing Westbrook's retirement, as reported by the OKC Thunder Wire via Yahoo Sports.