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Russell Westbrook has officially closed the book on one of the most relentless careers in NBA history. The nine-time All-Star and former MVP announced his retirement Wednesday in a video narrated by Michael B. Jordan, cementing his legacy as the greatest triple-double machine the league has ever seen. It's over, and what a run it was.
Shifting to Los Angeles, where the future of Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka is suddenly very much in question. With a record-breaking twelve point five billion dollar sale of the franchise in motion, Pelinka survived one ownership transition but faces a far more uncertain path with new ownership coming in. The front office clock may be ticking louder than ever in Hollywood.
And over in Pittsburgh, Aaron Rodgers is gearing up for his first preseason action as a Steeler, but he'll carry one quiet regret into Thursday's matchup against Green Bay. Rodgers wished the game were being played in Lambeau Field, where he spent eighteen seasons, won four MVP awards, and claimed a Super Bowl. One last curtain call in Green Bay would have meant everything.
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