Thunder Legend Russell Westbrook to Have Jersey Retired During Home Game Against Knicks on Feb. 7
A very deserved jersey retirement is on the way for this OKC great. Just a few months after announcing his retirement, Russell will receive his flowers. Thunder legend Russell Westbrook will have his jersey retired during a home game against the Knicks on Feb. 7.
Russell Westbrook talked to media on Monday regarding getting his jersey retired by the Thunder. Westbrook had returned to OKC this week in order to receive the Oklahoma Standard Award from the OKC Memorial & Museum. Nonetheless, Westbrook says, “It’s amazing, it’s a true blessing…to be able to get your jersey retired it creates a legacy it creates a sense of all the work you put in…I look forward to that night.”
Russell Westbrook’s No. 0 jersey will be retired in the rafters by the Oklahoma City Thunder early next year. Allowing the legacy of Brodie to never be forgotten. Thunder general manager Sam Presti on Russell Westbrook being honored at Paycom Center in February:
“Many players make an impact but only great players leave a legacy. Russell Westbrook’s legacy was built both on the court and in the community. His mindset was relentless, his commitment deep. For all those reasons, Oklahomans consider him one of their own and his number will be raised to the rafters, in Oklahoma City forever.”
Thunder Chairman Clayton I. Bennett added,
“We are incredibly proud to retire Russell’s number. Russell made a lasting mark on the city and state during his time with the team, and his involvement in the community has endured long after. We are deeply grateful for his genuine care for the people of Oklahoma, and he will always be considered a member of the Oklahoma City community.”
Russell Westbrook announced his retirement on August 12, 2026, concluding an 18-year NBA career. Westbrook earned an MVP award, eight All-NBA selections and eight All-Star selections throughout his 11 seasons with OKC. The Thunder made the playoffs in nine of those seasons, including a run to the 2012 NBA Finals.
Thunder Legend Russell Westbrook to Have Jersey Retired During Home Game Against Knicks on Feb. 7
Originally selected No. 4 overall in the 2008 NBA Draft. He remains the franchise’s regular-season leader in points (18,859), assists (6,897), rebounds (5,760) and steals (1,442).
Westbrook was named the NBA Most Valuable Player for the 2016-17 season after averaging a league-best 31.6 points, 10.7 rebounds (10th in the NBA), 10.4 assists (third in the NBA) and 1.63 steals in 34.6 minutes per game to become the second player in NBA history to average a triple-double for an entire season. His 42 triple-doubles during the 2016-17 season are an NBA record and his 209 career triple-doubles mark the most in NBA history.
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