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'Keep inspiring': Kevin Durant congratulates former teammate on retirement
Summary by The Galveston Editorial Desk Henry Daley, Rockets Wire , as published by Galveston County Daily News
· August 13, 2026
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After 18 seasons in the NBA, Russell Westbrook officially retired on Wednesday. Plenty of former teammates congratulated the future Hall of Famer on his career, including Kevin Durant.
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Key points Plenty of former teammates congratulated the future Hall of Famer on his career, including Kevin Durant. After 18 seasons in the NBA, Russell Westbrook officially retired on Wednesday. More News Today’s briefing Local events
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What is this story about? After 18 seasons in the NBA, Russell Westbrook officially retired on Wednesday. Plenty of former teammates congratulated the future Hall of Famer on his career, including Kevin Durant.
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