# Westbrook Emotional Over Thunder Jersey Retirement

> Russell Westbrook tears up learning Oklahoma City will retire his No. 0 jersey on Feb 7.
- Title: Westbrook Emotional Over Thunder Jersey Retirement · Complex
- Summary: Russell Westbrook tears up learning Oklahoma City will retire his No. 0 jersey on Feb 7. Russell Westbrook cried after Thunder announced his No. 0 jersey…
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- Source: Complex — https://complex.com/sports/a/jose-martinez/westbrook-emotional-thunder-jersey-retirement
- Published: 2026-11-03T03:45:42.163+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: russell westbrook, oklahoma city thunder, jersey retirement, nba, february 7, no. 0, culture, music
## Thunder Announces Jersey Retirement
Thunder GM Sam Presti revealed Russell Westbrook's No. 0 jersey will be retired on Feb 7.
## Westbrook's Emotional Reaction
Westbrook cried after learning Oklahoma City changed his life and has the kindest people in the world.

> Oklahoma City has the most, kindest people in the world, and I truly believe that
## Westbrook's Career with Thunder
Westbrook spent 11 seasons with Thunder, won 2016-17 MVP, and will be franchise's second jersey retiree.
## Westbrook's Tribute to Oklahoma City
Westbrook said Oklahoma City changed his life and being kind doesn't cost anything.

> Being kind, being nice to someone doesn't cost anything
## Key takeaway

Russell Westbrook cried after Thunder announced his No. 0 jersey will be retired on Feb 7.