Thunder to retire Westbrook jersey '0' in February

The Oklahoma City Thunder announced that they will retire the number 0 jersey of former guard Russell Westbrook in a February 7 home game against New York. Westbrook, 37, ended his 18-year NBA career in August after becoming the league's all-time leader in triple-doubles with 209. The team honored his impact on the city and state during his 11 seasons with Oklahoma City, where he won the 2017 NBA Most Valuable Player award and led the club into the playoffs nine times, including four Western Conference finals and an NBA Finals appearance.

Thunder chairman Clayton Bennett and executive vice president and general manager Sam Presti praised Westbrook's legacy both on the court and in the community, stating that his number will be raised to the rafters in Oklahoma City forever.