All-time great NBA point guard Russell Westbrook announced his retirement in a social media message last week, ending his professional career after 18 years in the league. Westbrook's retirement decision drew reactions from prominent figures around the NBA, including his former Oklahoma City Thunder teammate Kevin Durant. During a recent interview with "Boardroom," Durant shared an emotional response to Westbrook's retirement.
You know what I’m saying? It’s just like a lot of guys that’s been younger than me or drafted after me have retired, but I wasn’t as close to them as I was to Russell," Durant said. Durant and Westbrook shared eight seasons together as teammates in Oklahoma City.
Following Durant's decision to leave for the Golden State Warriors, the pair had a highly-publicized fallout. Durant said he hasn't spoken to Westbrook since his retirement, but he believes they'll cross paths again soon. Durant is entering his 20th NBA campaign, gearing up for another season with the Houston Rockets.
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