Kendrick Perkins advocates for Russell Westbrook's jersey retirement and statue

Former teammate Kendrick Perkins suggests that the Oklahoma City Thunder should retire Russell Westbrook’s No. 0 jersey and construct a statue in his honor. Westbrook announced his retirement from the NBA after 18 seasons, concluding a career highlighted by his achievements with the Thunder. He spent 11 seasons with the team, becoming a superstar and earning accolades such as MVP and multiple All-Star selections. Perkins praised Westbrook's contributions to the franchise and expressed confidence that the honors will eventually be realized, possibly coinciding with the opening of a new arena in 2028-29.

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