Westbrook Retires Shai Pays Tribute | NBA News

Russell Westbrook’s NBA career is officially over, and the Oklahoma City Thunder are honoring his legacy as a franchise legend. Even though they never played together, current star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander took to X to pay tribute — a rare move for the usually low-key player. With his Hall of Fame case nearly sealed and jersey retirement all but guaranteed, this moment bridges eras, celebrating Westbrook’s impact while acknowledging the closing chapter of an iconic era for OKC. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3f187229179e4be8