DeMar DeRozan tips cap to Russell Westbrook on NBA retirement: 'The realest'

Russell Westbrook announced his retirement from the NBA, prompting tributes from former opponents and teammates. DeMar DeRozan, who played alongside Westbrook with the Sacramento Kings, paid tribute to the veteran guard, calling him 'the realest.' The retirement news was reported on August 23, 2026, with a notable photo capturing a moment from a November 7, 2025 game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Sacramento Kings.