Jalen Williams advocates for retiring Russell Westbrook's jersey in home opener

Jalen Williams expressed hopes for the Oklahoma City Thunder to retire Russell Westbrook's jersey during the home opener against the Denver Nuggets on October 22. This follows Westbrook's recent retirement announcement, marking the end of his influential NBA career. Westbrook spent 11 seasons with the Thunder, winning an MVP award and becoming a nine-time All-Star. Since his trade in 2019, no player has worn his number 0, underscoring his significance to the franchise. Williams, who admired Westbrook throughout his career, took to social media to share his sentiment about the jersey retirement.

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