Russell Westbrook was brought to tears Monday, and honestly, who can blame him? The Oklahoma City Thunder dropped the news that they are officially retiring his iconic No. 0 jersey, and the franchise legend got super emotional when he heard it. You just know that meant everything to him.
Franchise Icon, No Question
This honor? It is absolutely, 100 percent deserved. Russ spent 11 of his 18 NBA seasons absolutely DOMINATING with the Thunder. Think about that, over a decade pouring everything into one team. And the numbers? They speak for themselves, loud and clear. He is still the franchise leader in pretty much everything that matters:
- Games played: 821.
- Points scored: 18,859.
- Rebounds grabbed: 5,760.
- Assists dished: 6,897.
- Steals snatched: 1,442.
- Field goals made: 6,626.
- Minutes logged: 28,329.
Seriously, try to find another player with that kind of resume for a single franchise. It is just ridiculous. His jersey will now forever be immortalized, hanging up there in the rafters. It is a no-brainer.
Mark Your Calendars: February 7th
So when is this all going down? Mark your calendars for February 7th. That is when the Thunder will host the New York Knicks, and you know the atmosphere is going to be electric. It is going to be an incredible night for Russ, for the Thunder, and for every fan who watched him give his all for that city.
You gotta tune in for that. It is more than just a ceremony, it is the culmination of an incredible career, cementing a legacy that few players ever achieve. What a moment that will be.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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