The Oklahoma City Thunder will retire Russell Westbrook’s number 0 on Sunday, February 7, 2027, when they host the New York Knicks at Paycom Center. It will be the second number retired by the Thunder. Further details of the ceremony will be announced later.
Eleven seasons and Oklahoma City records
In the team’s official release published by NBA.com, the Thunder noted that Westbrook announced his retirement in August after 18 NBA seasons, including 11 with the franchise. Selected fourth overall in the 2008 draft, he became a central figure in the team’s subsequent era.
Using the Oklahoma City records specified in the announcement, Westbrook leads in categories including games played with 821, points with 18,859, rebounds with 5,760, assists with 6,897 and steals with 1,442. The team also recalled its 2012 NBA Finals appearance, nine playoff trips and four Western Conference Finals appearances during those 11 seasons.
Westbrook won the 2016-17 MVP award after averaging 31.6 points, 10.7 rebounds and 10.4 assists, recording 42 triple-doubles that season. Thunder Chairman Clayton I. Bennett and General Manager Sam Presti also emphasised his contribution to the city and community as a significant part of the tribute.
