The NBA saw one of its defining NBA superstars of the 2010s call it a career on Aug. 12. Russell Westbrook announced his retirement. He finishes his legendary career playing an eye-popping 18 seasons. Of course, most remember him for his time on the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Westbrook was one of the top NBA superstars in the 2010s. At the peak of his powers, he was a global icon. His Hall-of-Fame resume is filled with accolades both at an individual and team level. He co-starred in one of the top title contenders at that time. He also completely revolutionized the triple-double.
The entire sports world has celebrated Westbrook's career since his announcement. Regardless of your opinion on him and his chaotic style of play, he grabbed your attention and became a household name. Let's look at 10 of his wildest career stat lines in his 11 seasons on the Thunder:
Apr. 9, 2017: Thunder 106, Nuggets 105
- 50 points
- 17-of-32 shooting
- 5-of-12 from 3
- 11-of-11 on free throws
- 16 rebounds
- 10 assists
Apr. 2, 2019: Thunder 119, Lakers 103
- 20 points
- 8-of-23 shooting
- 2-of-9 from 3
- 2-of-3 on free throws
- 20 rebounds
- 21 assists
Mar. 7, 2017: Trail Blazers 126, Thunder 121
- 58 points
- 21-of-39 shooting
- 3-of-9 from 3
- 13-of-16 on free throws
- 9 assists
- 3 rebounds
Mar. 29, 2017: Thunder 114, Magic 106 (OT)
- 57 points
- 21-of-40 shooting
- 6-of-15 from 3
- 9-of-11 on free throws
- 13 rebounds
- 11 assists
Apr. 19, 2017: Rockets 115, Thunder 111
- 51 points
- 17-of-43 shooting
- 2-of-11 from 3
- 15-of-18 on free throws
- 13 assists
- 10 rebounds
Oct. 28, 2016: Thunder 113, Suns 110 (OT)
- 51 points
- 17-of-44 shooting
- 2-of-10 from 3
- 15-of-20 on free throws
- 13 rebounds
- 10 assists
June 19, 2012: Heat 104, Thunder 98
- 43 points
- 20-of-32 shooting
- 0-of-3 from 3
- 3-of-3 on free throws
- 7 rebounds
- 5 assists
Jan. 5, 2017: Rockets 118, Thunder 116
- 49 points
- 16-of-34 shooting
- 8-of-15 from 3
- 9-of-11 on free throws
- 8 rebounds
- 5 assists
Apr. 11, 2018: Thunder 137, Grizzlies 123
- 6 points
- 2-of-9 shooting
- 0-of-2 from 3
- 2-of-3 on free throws
- 20 rebounds
- 19 assists
Apr. 12, 2015: Pacers 116, Thunder 104
- 54 points
- 21-of-43 shooting
- 5-of-15 from 3
- 7-of-11 on free throws
- 9 rebounds
- 8 assists
This article originally appeared on OKC Thunder Wire: 10 of the craziest games Russell Westbrook had on OKC Thunder