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Russell Westbrook signs extension

9 years ago in Sports

Oklahoma City Thunder's Paul George (13), Russell Westbrook (0) and Carmelo Anthony (7) pose for photos during an NBA basketball media day in Oklahoma City, Monday, Sept. 25, 2017. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) Photo: Associated Press

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma City Thunder fans no longer have to worry about losing the team’s top player.

Reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Russell Westbrook has signed a contract extension that ESPN reported is worth $205 million over five years. Westbrook averaged a triple-double last season and was the league scoring champion, averaging 31.6 points, 10.7 rebounds and 10.4 assists.

He also broke Oscar Robertson’s NBA record for triple-doubles in a season.

Westbrook said he was thrilled with the offseason additions of four-time All-Star Paul George and 10-time All-Star Carmelo Anthony.

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