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Terms were not disclosed but several media
outlets reported the extension was worth $205 million.
The contract begins with the 2018-19 season, running through the
2022-23 campaign, and gives Westbrook the biggest guaranteed
contract in the NBA.
There had been speculation about Westbrook's future with the
Thunder given the movement of players throughout the league.
Oklahoma City, however, enjoyed a strong off-season that landed
All Stars Paul George and Carmelo Anthony.
Westbrook displayed his happiness with the new contract by
posting a picture of himself on his Instagram page, wearing an
orange Thunder jersey with his arms raised, and the caption of:
"WHY NOT?? WHY NOT??"
"Russell's commitment to the Thunder organization since its
inception in 2008 has helped propel us to great heights and
stare down great challenges over our first decade," Presti said
in a statement.
"We are extremely fortunate to have an athlete, competitor and
person such as Russell wear the Thunder uniform."
The 28-year-old Westbrook averaged 31.6 points, 10.7 rebounds
and 10.4 assists and set an NBA record with 42 triple-doubles
last season.
He joined Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson (1962) as the only
players to average a triple-double over an entire season.
The six-time All-Star also won his second scoring crown.
(Writing by Jahmal Corner in Los Angeles; Editing by Greg
Stutchbury)
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