Sports · Basketball · 2 hrs ago
Thunder to retire Russell Westbrook’s No. 0 jersey on Feb. 7
The Oklahoma City Thunder will retire Russell Westbrook’s No.
0 on Feb.
7, when they host the New York Knicks.
The ceremony will take place at Paycom Center, the Thunder’s home arena.
Westbrook spent the first 11 years of his 18-season NBA career with Oklahoma City and retired this offseason.
He became one of the team’s defining players, helping it reach the 2012 NBA Finals and winning the league’s 2016–17 Most Valuable Player award.
That season, he averaged a triple-double, recording at least 10 points, rebounds and assists per game.
His No.
0 will be the second jersey retired by the franchise, after Nick Collison’s No.
4.
The honor recognizes Westbrook’s long-standing impact on the team and its community, and he is set to return for the ceremony.
The Oklahoma City Thunder will retire Russell Westbrook’s No. 0 on Feb. 7, 2027, during a game against the New York Knicks.
The ceremony will take place at Paycom Center.
Westbrook spent the first 11 years of his 18-season NBA career with the Thunder and retired in 2026.
He won the 2016–17 NBA Most Valuable Player award and is Oklahoma City’s all-time leader in points, rebounds, assists, steals and games played.
His No. 0 will be the second jersey retired by the Thunder, joining Nick Collison’s No. 4.
- Who
- The Oklahoma City Thunder will retire Russell Westbrook’s No. 0.
- What
- The team will raise his number to the rafters.
- When
- Feb. 7, 2027.
- Where
- Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.
- Why
- Westbrook’s legacy with the team includes his play on the court and his work in the community.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Westbrook was selected in the first round by the organization, days before it officially became the Thunder after relocating from Seattle.
Westbrook helped the Thunder reach the NBA Finals.
Westbrook won the NBA MVP award after averaging 31.6 points, 10.7 rebounds and 10.4 assists.
The Thunder traded Westbrook to the Houston Rockets before the season.
Westbrook retired after an 18-season NBA career.
The Thunder announced they would retire Westbrook’s No. 0 on Feb. 7.
The Thunder are scheduled to retire Westbrook’s number during their game against the New York Knicks.
- Retirement date
- Feb. 7, 2027
- Ceremony venue
- Paycom Center
- Opponent
- New York Knicks
- Thunder tenure
- 11 years
- NBA career
- 18 seasons
- Retired Thunder number
- No. 0
4 sources
What people are saying
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.
Posts on X
0 Forever 💙 02.07.27