After a slew of triple-doubles helped him to his first MVP award, Russell Westbrook is now about to become the highest paid player in the history of the Nike's Jordan Brand, according to ESPN's Nick DePaula.
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Russell Westbrook is reportedly set to become the highest paid Jordan Brand athlete
2017 NBA MVP Russell Westbrook is reportedly ready to sign a 10-year deal that will keep him with Jordan Brand through the 2025-26 season
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Westbrook first signed a five-year endorsement of the brand in 2013, becoming the de facto face of the yearly Air Jordan. In the years since, Westbrook has risen to prominence as one of the most exciting players you can watch on the court.
Now he has a new ten-year extension to show for it, keeping him with Jordan Brand through the 2025-26 season.
The deal will reportedly include signature shoes for Westbrook both on and off the court, putting him in a rare pantheon of active players. With Westbrook's known fashion acumen and eccentric style choices, one source told DePaula that the new shoes will be
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