Russell Westbrook is the first member of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s core to retire 👋 (SWIPE) Kevin Durant will be entering Year 20, while James Harden will be entering Year 18, Serge Ibaka is currently a free agent Russell Westbrook officially walking away from the game really makes you appreciate just how special that original OKC era was. 💙🧡 From Russ, KD, Harden and Ibaka all sharing the floor as young stars to eventually becoming legends in completely different chapters of their careers, that Thunder core gave basketball fans memories that will last forever. What makes Russ’ retirement even more emotional is seeing the love coming from the Durant family. KD’s mom showing Westbrook love and reminding him how much his passion, toughness and energy meant says everything. Through all the narratives that surrounded KD and Russ after Oklahoma City, there was always a deeper level of respect between people who experienced those battles together. KD’s words about Russ hit different...