Thunder to retire Russell Westbrook's number in February
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Nov, 21:44 · Archive
The Oklahoma City Thunder will retire Russell Westbrook's No. 0 on 7 February.
The Oklahoma City Thunder announced they will retire Russell Westbrook's No. 0 on 7 February when they host the New York Knicks. Westbrook, 37, played 11 of his 18 NBA seasons with Oklahoma City and retired as the team leader in multiple categories including games (821), points (18,859), rebounds (5,760), assists (6,897) and minutes (28,329).
During his time with the Thunder, Westbrook helped lead the team to the 2012 NBA Finals, reached the playoffs nine times and made four Western Conference Finals appearances. The team posted a record of 538-348 during his tenure. Westbrook was named MVP for the 2016-17 season after averaging a league-best 31.6 points, 10.7 rebounds, 10.4 assists and 1.63 steals in 34.6 minutes per game. He became the second player in NBA history to average a triple-double for an entire season, recording 42 triple-doubles that season – an NBA record – and 209 career triple-doubles overall, the most in NBA history.
Thunder general manager Sam Presti said in a statement that 'many players make an impact but only great players leave a legacy', adding that Westbrook's 'legacy was built both on the court and in the community' and that 'Oklahomans consider him one of their own'.
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- Thunder to honor former league MVP Russell Westbrook by retiring his No. 0 in FebruaryThe Oklahoma City Thunder will honor former league MVP Russell Westbrook by retiring his No. 0 in February.Clickorlando · 2 Nov, 21:05
- Thunder to honor former league MVP Russell Westbrook by retiring his No. 0 in FebruaryThe Oklahoma City Thunder will honor former league MVP Russell Westbrook by retiring his No. 0 in February.News4Jax · 2 Nov, 21:05
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