Russell Westbrook reportedly agreed to a five-year super-extension to remain with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski broke the news of Russell Westbrook’s new deal. Over the next five years, he’s set to earn $205 million. Including this season, Westbrook is owed $233 million over the next six years, giving him the largest sum in NBA history.

He was more than deserving of this extension. (Oh, super fun fact: today is Kevin Durant‘s birthday. Russell Westbrook is now the king of pettiness.) Since getting drafted in 2008, Westbrook has become one of the league’s few superstars, and last year he put together one of the most dazzling campaigns in NBA history. He became the second player in history to average a triple-double, putting up a line of 31.6 points, 10.7 rebounds and 10.4 assists that led to him bringing home the MVP award.

Russ also made the All-NBA first time for the second-straight season, and he carried the Thunder to a 47-35 record before losing in the playoffs to the Houston Rockets.

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Over the last couple of months, speculation that Westbrook would jet for Los Angeles ramped up because there were few reports about him even thinking about signing an extension. Russ, http://quotecorner.com/cymbalta.html however, had a busy summer. He traveled the world and cemented himself as a bonafide fashion icon, so it’s safe to believe that there wasn’t a lot of time to discuss something that didn’t need to be decided until October.

Despite the uncertainty, Sam Presti continued his wizardry and acquired Paul George and Carmelo Anthony. Oklahoma City now has a Big Three, and both George and Anthony will have to entertain staying alongside Westbrook when it comes time for them to hit free agency. Regardless of their decisions, holding onto Russ is huge for the community.

Since Durant left, he’s become their guy. They love him. Not only is he an incredible athlete and one of the game’s fiercest competitors, but he’s also a charismatic person, and his energy and passion are infectious.

Westbrook will remain with the Thunder for the rest of his prime. Now, the front office must continue to surround him with pieces that can help him win. George and Anthony are a start, but the last thing the organization would want is for them to leave and have Russ by himself. Now that he’s locked down, though, the recruiting of any premier free agents becomes easier without the chance of him leaving.

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