OKC Thunder: Scott Brooks stays, at a price

Berry Tramel: New contract puts plenty of pressure on Thunder's coach.

By Berry Tramel | Published: July 4, 2012

Scotty Brooks said he got the message from Sam Presti before this most recent NBA season. “Either NBA Finals or adios.”

Everybody laughed.

photo - OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER NBA BASKETBALL: Scott Brooks, Oklahoma City Thunder head coach, speaks during a press conference announcing his new $16 million contract at the Integris Health Thunder Development Center in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, July 3, 2012. Photo by Garett Fisbeck, The Oklahoman

OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER NBA BASKETBALL: Scott Brooks, Oklahoma City Thunder head coach, speaks during a press conference announcing his new $16 million contract at the Integris Health Thunder Development Center in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, July 3, 2012. Photo by Garett Fisbeck, The Oklahoman

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