On January 12th, the OKC Thunder announced via twitter, with a special appearance by Saturday Night Live’s Colin Jost, that the organization was retiring Nick Collison’s jersey. No player will ever wear number four again for this young, but proud franchise.
Based on what I’ve seen, most Thunder fans think this is well deserved. Collison was a familiar face who was a key member of the Thunder’s success, especially in the early years.
From outside the fanbase, there was a little more skepticism. Looking at his raw stats and his limited contribution toward the end of his career, it’s understandable to see why someone who doesn’t follow the Thunder closely would question this decision.