INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 13: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder celebrates in the final seconds of teh 100-95 win against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on December 13, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
GettyRussell Westbrook #18 of the Sacramento Kings looks on during a timeout in the first half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on April 12, 2026 in Portland, Oregon.
Here’s what people were saying in the comments:
@minnishoe: “The Man Who Made Me Who I Am Today”
@ayethatseli: “bigger then basketball, glad you happy brodie”
@r3al_rafi: “Come out of retirement the nba ain’t the same without you”
GettyRussell Westbrook #18 of the Sacramento Kings looks on from the court during a time out in the second half against the Los Angeles Clippers at Golden 1 Center on April 05, 2026 in Sacramento, California.
@imriley.603: “The NBA not the same without you my goat 😢”
@eskimo_vic: “Sign that 1 day with OKC already”
@james_foster0: “Your joke was funny, it’s time to come back to the league though”
GettyRussell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder looks on before the game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on December 23, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts.
@madselliss: “Cool post ! time to come back & drop a triple double”
@iluvcherla: “I am still crying on the inside about Russell retiring. 😢”
@missaa_boo: “Retirement as bittersweet as it is for us fans, looks so good on you Russ. You all look so happy and that slide with you and Noah in the gym 🥹 thank you for always staying true to you ❤️”
GettyRussell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder speaks to the media after they defeated the Golden State Warriors 133 to 105 in game three of the Western Conference Finals during the 2016 NBA Playoffs at Chesapeake Energy Arena on May 22, 2016 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Blake Griffin, Anthony Davis, Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, Harrison Barnes and Bam Adebayo were among many NBA players to like Westbrook’s post.
Looking At Westbrook
GettyRussell Westbrook #18 of the Sacramento Kings reacts after making a three-point shot against the Golden State Warriors in the first half at Chase Center on January 09, 2026 in San Francisco, California.
Westbrook was the 4th pick in the 2008 NBA Draft out of UCLA.
He spent the first 11 seasons of his career with the Thunder.
Following Oklahoma City, the 2017 MVP had stops with the Houston Rockets, Washington Wizards, Los Angeles Lakers, LA Clippers, Denver Nuggets and Sacramento Kings.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.
He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar
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Earlier this week, Russell Westbrook made a post to Instagram.The NBA legend is one of the most popular players of all time.There were over 190,000 likes and nearly 2,000 comments on the post.Westbrook wrote: “Just because..” View this post on Instagram Comments On Westbrook’s Viral PostHere’s what people were saying in the comments:@minnishoe: “The Man […]
OKC Thunder Legend Russell Westbrook Sends Out Viral 2-Word Post