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Thunder GM Sam Presti surprised Russell Westbrook with news that Oklahoma City will retire his No. 0 jersey on Feb. 7 when the team hosts the New York Knicks.

An emotional Westbrook credited Oklahoma City with changing his life and praised its fans: “Oklahoma City has the most, kindest people in the world, and I truly believe that.”

Westbrook spent 11 seasons with the Thunder, won the 2016–17 MVP award and will become the franchise’s second player to receive a jersey retirement.

The Oklahoma City Thunder delivered a surprise announcement on Monday (Nov. 2) in front of Russell Westbrook that the No.…