It goes without saying that Joel Anthony is having a great summer.

First, his team from last season signed the three biggest free agents of the summer in Chris Bosh, LeBron James and Dwyane Wade. Shortly after that they stepped up to the plate and gave him a five-year deal worth $18 million.

Not bad for a player who showed up to Miami’s training camp as an undrafted rookie two seasons ago.

Tonight I had the chance to chat with Anthony about his new contract, being able to play with a stacked roster in Miami next season and what playing the World Championships for Canada this summer means to him.