Thunder to Retire Russell Westbrook's No. 0
Westbrook will become the third Oklahoma City player with a retired number, joining Nick Collison.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Basketball
The Oklahoma City Thunder announced Monday that it will retire Russell Westbrook's No. 0, with the jersey to be hoisted to the rafters before a game against the New York Knicks. Westbrook will join Nick Collison (No. 4) as the only players to have their numbers retired by the franchise.
Why it matters
Westbrook spent the first 11 of his 18 NBA seasons with the Thunder and holds the franchise's all-time records in games, points, rebounds, assists, steals, field goals made and minutes. The honor recognizes his central role in the team's history in Oklahoma City.
Westbrook is Oklahoma City's all-time leader in games played (821), points (18,859), rebounds (5,760) and assists (6,897). He averaged a league-leading 31.6 points per game in the 2016-17 MVP season, when he also recorded a record 42 triple-doubles.
The players
Russell Westbrook
Westbrook is a former NBA MVP and eight-time All-Star who was named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team in 2021.
Oklahoma City Thunder
The Thunder is the NBA franchise that Westbrook led for most of his career after the Seattle SuperSonics selected him in 2008.
Nick Collison
Collison wore No. 4 for the Thunder and is the only other player whose number the franchise has retired.
The details
The Thunder posted an announcement video to social media on Monday. The retirement will be marked with a ceremony at the Feb. 7, 2027, home game against the New York Knicks, when Westbrook's jersey will be hoisted to the rafters.
Timeline
2008: Westbrook is drafted No. 4 by the Seattle SuperSonics and begins his Thunder career.
2012: The Thunder reach the NBA Finals with Westbrook, Kevin Durant and James Harden.
2016-17: Westbrook wins league MVP with a triple-double season.
2019: Westbrook's Oklahoma City tenure ends.
Feb. 7, 2027: Jersey retirement ceremony before Thunder-Knicks game.
Season Trajectory
Westbrook's jersey retirement follows Nick Collison's No. 4 as the only numbers the Thunder has honored, placing Westbrook alongside the franchise's most significant figures. The honor marks the close of the era that began with the 2008 draft and produced the 2012 NBA Finals appearance.
Fantasy and roster analysts should note that Westbrook's retirement removes No. 0 from future Thunder jersey sales and rotations. The ceremony date gives season-ticket holders a fixed event to plan around.
The takeaway
Westbrook's retirement recognizes a player whose statistical dominance defined Oklahoma City basketball for more than a decade. The honor is a reminder that franchise records can outlast the careers that set them.
What happens next
The Thunder will hoist Westbrook's No. 0 to the rafters before the Feb. 7, 2027, home game against the New York Knicks.
Further reading
For more on the franchise's recent history, see Basketball coverage.
