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Russell Westbrook's Request for No. 0 Jersey on Nuggets Was Reportedly Denied

Apr 28, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; LA Clippers guard Russell Westbrook (0) warms up before the game against the Dallas Mavericks during game four of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports | Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Russell Westbrook has a new jersey number, and apparently it's not the one he initially wanted.

Westbrook signed a two-year, $6.77 million deal with the Denver Nuggets this offseason, and the 35-year-old was hoping to wear the number he had used for most of his NBA career. Unfortunately for Westbrook, that jersey was taken and he was denied the chance to use it.

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