The Russell Westbrook Legacy: A Complicated Masterpiece Russell Westbrook's retirement announcement has sparked a flurry of analysis about his place in NBA history.
While some have hailed him as an all time great, others have criticized his lack of a championship ring and his tumultuous relationships with coaches and teammates.
His 18 year career is complex, multifaceted, and open to interpretation. Westbrook's partnership with Kevin Durant in Oklahoma City is particularly noteworthy.