JUST IN: Oklahoma City Thunder Overjoyed as Russell Westbrook Returns as Co-Owner and Vice Chairman in Monumental Announcement
Oklahoma City, OK – In a move that has electrified the basketball world, the Oklahoma City Thunder have announced that franchise legend Russell Westbrook will officially return to the organization in a groundbreaking leadership role.
Team chairman Clay Bennett made the monumental declaration earlier today, confirming that Westbrook—widely regarded as the face of the Thunder during their most successful era—will join the ownership group as a co-owner and take on the executive title of vice chairman starting in September 2025.
“This is an extraordinary moment for our organization and our city,” Bennett stated. “Russell Westbrook represents everything the Thunder stand for—passion, loyalty, and resilience. To welcome him back, not just as a player from our past, but as a leader for our future, is a truly historic moment for Oklahoma City.”
Westbrook, a nine-time NBA All-Star, 2017 league MVP, and the first player in over 50 years to average a triple-double across multiple seasons, spent 11 unforgettable years with the Thunder (2008–2019). His ferocious competitiveness, record-breaking performances, and deep ties to the community cemented his status as one of the most beloved figures in franchise history.
Now, six years after his final game with the team, Westbrook’s return in an ownership and leadership capacity is being celebrated as a homecoming of epic proportions.
“This organization means the world to me,” Westbrook said in a heartfelt statement. “From the fans who stood by me to the teammates and coaches who pushed me to be great, Oklahoma City will always be family. Coming back as a co-owner and vice chairman isn’t just about basketball—it’s about continuing to build, inspire, and give back to the community that has given me so much.”
The Thunder fan base has exploded with excitement across social media, hailing the announcement as one of the proudest days in the team’s young but storied history. For many, Westbrook’s return signifies not only recognition of his legendary past but also a powerful commitment to shaping the franchise’s future.
As the NBA continues its unprecedented growth both globally and domestically, the involvement of former superstar players like Westbrook in executive and ownership roles signals a new era of leadership within the league.
With Russell Westbrook returning in September 2025 as vice chairman and co-owner, the Thunder are not only celebrating their past but boldly stepping into their future.
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