Loyalty is what Russell Westbrook preached after he signed his extension after Kevin Durant had made the decision to leave Oklahoma City Thunder for Golden State Warriors today on Kevin Durant’s birthday Westbrook decided to back up his talk.

Russell Westbrook has signed the 5 years, $205 million extension the Oklahoma City Thunder had offered him 90 days ago, which now makes him the highest paid athlete in NBA history. The complete deal Is 6 years $233 million with the 6th year being a player option that is worth $40 million and some change It’s very likely he will stay for the 6th year.

This is so much bigger than just money, this was essential for the Thunder organization Westbrook signing this extension gives the organization another thing to sell Paul George and Carmelo Anthony on staying in Oklahoma for longer than just one season this was crucial in that sales pitch along with the 12 month head start they have on other teams thanks to general manager Sam Presti trading for both George and Anthony.

So, in the end, Russell Westbrook has been found to be a man of his words when OKC was In its darkest time he signed an extension and told the crowd of adoring fans that were in attendance or also watching on TV at home that he loves Oklahoma City he loves the people of OKC and wouldn’t want to be anywhere else well today on maybe the towns brightest day where the mayor declared every day Russell Westbrook day Westbrook told his fans the same thing.

My question is when will people stop doubting Russell Westbrook?

Written by Shannon Blake (justamansopinionblog)