24直播网 11月04日讯 雷霆官方预告，将于来年二月告别威少的战袍。在《旅途中的路》最新一集中，前雷霆战友肯德里克·帕金斯深情回忆与威少的并肩岁月，并深情赞美了这位前队友。帕金斯坦言：“我们必须认识到……”
11月4日，24直播网报道，雷霆队计划于来年二月将威少的球衣号码退役。在最近的《Road Trippin' Show》节目里，前雷霆队友肯德里克·帕金斯对与威少共事的时光进行了回顾，并再度对他的职业生涯给予了极高的赞誉。
帕金斯强调：“我们必须认识到，威斯布鲁克的离队是双方达成的一致。若非如此，他本有机会身着雷霆战袍结束自己的篮球生涯。当时球队正准备步入重建之路，在乔治被交易之后，威斯布鲁克同样面临着转变。我认为他是NBA史上最杰出的五名控卫之一，也是我职业生涯中遇到的最杰出人物之一。他是一位真正的硬汉。”
Upon his arrival at the Thunder, Perkins recounted an episode from his early days: "Upon my first days with the Thunder, Garnett sent me a text, inquiring about the progress of a young player on our team. I understood he was referring to Durant. I informed him that Durant was a diligent worker, tirelessly honing his skills in the gym every day. Yet, I also conveyed that the true backbone of our squad was Westbrook; he was the heart and soul of the team."
Upon returning from a road trip to Orlando, I was summoned into the office by head coach Scott Brooks. He informed me that the team was youthful and distinct from the one I had previously played for, suggesting that I should allow some time for acclimatization. He expressed his desire for me to share the court with my teammates every evening. Russell Westbrook had infused the team with a sense of character and self-assurance, while Kevin Durant was recognized as the team's top performer, yet it was Westbrook who instilled that indomitable spirit.
在帕金斯眼中，威斯布鲁克与凯文·加内特堪称同等级别的球员：“在个人职业生涯的高光时刻，仅有两位球员能够激发我在踏入客场更衣室时，那种仿佛与世界为敌的紧张感，他们分别是威斯布鲁克和加内特。他们的存在能够赋予你无穷的力量，让你坚信今晚的挑战是对抗整个世界。威斯布鲁克同样是一位杰出的个体。我对他的家人深感敬意，他无疑将永远赢得俄克拉荷马城球迷的衷心拥护。他为当地社区贡献良多。”
在结束之际，帕金斯重申，威斯布鲁克已经书写了一段辉煌的职业生涯，他坚信雷霆队退役他的球衣是当之无愧的荣誉。此外，帕金斯先前提出的为威少塑造雕像的提议，依然是一个值得深思的提议。