Following a historic season, during Wednesday's Oklahoma City Thunder exit interviews Russell Westbrook stated "Oklahoma City is the place I want to be."
While the Thunder was eliminated recently in a rugged five-game series vs. Houston, and finished the regular-campaign 47-35, during his podium appearance OKC’s MVP candidate left open the possibility of signing a blockbuster extension with Oklahoma City this summer.
Determined to lead his franchise in the wake of Kevin Durant’s immediate departure, Westbrook agreed to terms August 4, 2016 on a current three-year $85.7 million deal with the Thunder.