OKC Thunder: 3 Players that could follow Russell Westbrook out of Oklahoma City

#1 Steven Adams

Steven Adams has been a reliable performer during his time in Oklahoma City

Steven Adams was drafted by the Thunder with the 12th overall pick back in 2013, and the Kiwi has played a major role on Billy Donovan's team. Adams has made more than 400 regular season starts, and prior to the arrival of Paul George, the then 23-year-old was on the verge of becoming an All-Star.

While Adams has yet to develop into an All-Star, he remains a consistent performer, averaging career highs in points (13.9) and rebounds (9.5) over the past season, and the center won't turn 26 until later this week.

Evidently, Adams holds a lot of value, and the Thunder already have a ready-made replacement in Nerlens Noel, who has spent much of his career as a starter on struggling teams.

Ultimately, despite his impact on the team, OKC will be keen to offload Adams' four-year, $100 million contract, and it is difficult to imagine him returning for a seventh season.

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