Miami Heat: What does Westbrook's extension mean for 2017?

What does Russell Westbrook’s extension mean for the Miami Heat?

May 24, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) handles the ball against the Golden State Warriors during the third quarter in game four of the Western conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports /

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Jun 19, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) brings the ball up court during the third quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers in game seven of the NBA Finals at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Steph Curry

Back-to-back MVP. Most prolific three-point shooter ever. Worst shoes, though. Making just over $12 million this season, Curry is the biggest bargain in the NBA. He’s a top-three player who bends a defense just by being on the court. He’s fun to watch, brings a crazy amount of marketability (people show up early to games just to watch him take practice shots) and is due for a major pay upgrade.

He’ll get the most amount of money possible under the CBA. The Warriors will do everything they can to keep him, and I see no reason why he would ever leave Golden State–a team built to win several championships, break records and strike not fear but hopelessness into the hearts of the other 29 teams in the NBA.

Curry to the Heat is a longer shot than Westbrook deciding mid-season that signing an extension was a huge mistake and forcing a trade to Miami. Moving on…

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