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Jalen Williams calls for Thunder to retire Russell Westbrook's jersey soon

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 6:28 AM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Jalen Williams calls for Thunder to retire Russell Westbrook's jersey soon

Summary

Following Russell Westbrook's announcement of his retirement on August 12, 2026, Oklahoma City Thunder player Jalen Williams expressed a desire for the team to retire Westbrook's No. 0 jersey as early as opening night of the upcoming season. Westbrook, a nine-time All-Star and former MVP, spent 11 seasons with the Thunder and holds the record for 209 triple-doubles. Williams' comments underline Westbrook's significant impact on the franchise, having led them to the 2012 NBA Finals. The Thunder's season opener is scheduled for October 20, 2026, against the San Antonio Spurs, with the first home game on October 22 against the Denver Nuggets. The franchise has not confirmed any plans for a jersey retirement ceremony yet.

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Key Details

•Westbrook retired on August 12, 2026.
•Williams advocates for jersey retirement on opening night.
•Westbrook is the franchise's all-time leader in triple-doubles.
•Thunder season opener is October 20, 2026.
•Franchise has not announced retirement plans.

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6:28 AMYahoo Sports — OKC Thunder Star Makes Strong Russell Westbrook Retirement Request

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Russell Westbrook just retired, and Thunder star Jalen Williams already has an aggressive timetable for raising No. 0 into the rafters. The post OKC Thunder Star Makes Strong Russell Westbrook Retirement Request appeared first on HEAVY.
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