Video will play in Play now Don't auto playNever auto playAs if there hasn't already been enough said about Steven Adams' whopping NZ$142 million NBA deal here in New Zealand, the Kiwi star is now enticing chatter from US experts and aficionados alike. Not only did the deal prove that NBA centres still get paid big money, but it also showed how prominent Steven Adams is now becoming - regarded as as one of the brightest talents in the league. "I think people view Steven as a player who is not defined by the numbers he puts up. He believes the Thunder star could have gained a maximum-level contract in the off season had he chosen not to re-sign with his team this week. "There are good people here and it's a really good organisation," Adams said.

Source: New Zealand Herald November 01, 2016 21:22 UTC