OKC Thunder has leverage on Scott Brooks

The Thunder coach’s contract is up, but it’s hard to believe he would leave one of the best jobs in the NBA.

BY BERRY TRAMEL | Modified: June 22, 2012 at 12:00 am | Published: June 23, 2012

MIAMI, Fla. — Scotty Brooks has a contract with the Thunder. For the next eight days.

Then he’s a free agent. Then the Everyman who has guided the Thunder from the dredges of the NBA to within sight of the summit is on the open market.

photo - Thunder coach Scott Brooks, third from left, celebrates with, from left, players Eric Maynor, James Harden and Kendrick Perkins after the Thunder defeated the Spurs on June 6 to advance to the NBA Finals. Brooks has coached the team since the firing of P.J. Carlesimo in November 2008. Photo by Chris Landsberger, The Oklahoman

Thunder coach Scott Brooks, third from left, celebrates with, from left, players Eric Maynor, James Harden and Kendrick Perkins after the Thunder defeated the Spurs on June 6 to advance to the NBA Finals. Brooks has coached the team since the firing of P.J. Carlesimo in November 2008. Photo by Chris Landsberger, The Oklahoman

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