NBA 2016: What Next With OKC After Extention Of Steven Adams Contract

The 23 year old Steven Adams has re-signed with The Oklahoma City Thunder extending his contract for four years more, receiving $100 million in payment over the length of the contract.

NBA teams have developed their own strategies and have carefully considered players to join their teams especially that players like Tim Duncan, Sasha Kaun, Amar'e Stoudemire, Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and recently, Ray Allen have announced their retirement. This 71st NBA season is definitely getting more exciting. The 2016-17 season officially started last October 25, 2016.

NBA’s official site shares information on the newest development in Adams' career. These are some pretty good news for the player, since he gets security in his favorite team and can concentrate on playing more and becoming a better player.

The Oklahoma City Thunder representative said that Steven Adams is a perfect example of what a player, endorsed by The Oklahoma City Thunder should be. He is responsible towards himself, the team and he is a responsible citizen.

ESPN shares some more information on Steven Adams' performance in the last games he has played. In a nutshell, he has performed pretty well. According to the report, Steven Adams represents hard work, resiliency and other values that Thunders truly put high regard.

Bleacher Report add more details around Steven Adams’ extension of contract and how things will change for him. General manager Sam Presti said that he is happy that they managed to resign with both Steven Adams and Victor. Why Steven Adams is so desired by the team? 

Adams has established himself as one of NBA's best young centers especially in the 2015-16 postseason. His average points is 10.1 and rebounds 9.5  in 30.7 minutes per game. This strengthens the team's defense and giving them the capability of withstanding rough offense.

He's continued that development this season, averaging 13 points, nine rebounds and 0.7 blocks per contest.