Thunder to Honor Westbrook by Retiring His No. 0 Jersey

WHO:

Newsweek - The Oklahoma City Thunder announced plans to retire Russell Westbrook’s No. 0 jersey.

Pro Football Network - The Oklahoma City Thunder and Russell Westbrook are involved in the planned jersey retirement; the article says NBA fans celebrated the announcement.

Sportskeeda - The OKC Thunder and Russell Westbrook are involved in the planned jersey retirement; the article says NBA fans were excited.

WHAT:

IJR - The Thunder’s planned tribute recognizes Westbrook’s 11 seasons with the team, his 2017 MVP award and his lasting impact on Oklahoma City.

Newsweek - The Thunder announced plans to retire Westbrook’s No. 0 jersey.

Pro Football Network - The Thunder announced that they will retire Westbrook’s No. 0 jersey in a game against the Knicks. Fans reacted with comments including “Well Deserved” and “Just Shed a Tear.”

Sportskeeda - Fans reacted to the planned retirement with comments including “Durant next” and “Russ needs a statue.”

WHERE:

IJR - The ceremony will take place during a game against the New York Knicks.

Newsweek - The announcement concerns the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Pro Football Network - The jersey retirement is planned for a Thunder game against the Knicks.

WHEN:

Newsweek - The retirement is planned for Feb. 7, 2027.

Pro Football Network - The retirement is planned for Feb. 7.

WHY:

Pro Football Network - Fans celebrated the announcement; the article quotes reactions describing the honor as “Well Deserved.”

Sportskeeda - Fans were excited about the Thunder’s announcement.

HOW:

Newsweek - The Thunder plan to honor Westbrook by retiring his No. 0 jersey.

Oklahoma City will retire Russell Westbrook’s No. 0 jersey, honoring his lasting impact. The tribute recognizes his eleven seasons with the Thunder and 2017 MVP award. The ceremony is planned for February 7, 2027, during a game against the Knicks.