Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault, left, laughs next to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the NBA basketball team's media day Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)

There are some NBA careers that are hard to believe are actually over and for all Thunder fans, a good portion of NBA fans, Russell Westbrook’s is one of them.

After 18 seasons, Westbrook announced his retirement from the NBA, bringing an end to one of the most unique, emotional and unforgettable careers the league has ever seen.