The Oklahoma City Thunder will retire Russell Westbrook's jersey number 0 this season, a testament to his enduring impact on the team and the community. Westbrook played 11 seasons with the Thunder, forming a dynamic duo with Kevin Durant that propelled the team to success. He became the first player to average a triple-double for three consecutive seasons, earning him the league MVP award in 2017. Thunder executive vice president and general manager Sam Presti praised Westbrook's relentless work ethic and commitment to the community, stating that he is considered one of the team's own. Westbrook's jersey will join Nick Collison's No. 4 in the rafters, solidifying his place in Thunder history. The ceremony to retire Westbrook's jersey will take place on February 7. After leaving the Thunder, Westbrook went on to play for several teams, including the Houston Rockets, Washington Wizards, Los Angeles Lakers, LA Clippers, Denver Nuggets, and Sacramento Kings. He is a nine-time All-Star and member of the NBA's 75th anniversary team. Westbrook announced his retirement this offseason, bringing an end to an illustrious 18-season career.