Niko Jokic, the Serbian pivot of the Denver Nuggets, has renewed his contract, the astronomical number of his new signature exceeds any player.
Nikola Jokic, double NBA MVP, signed the biggest contract in NBA history. He renewed with the Denver Nuggets for five seasons for $ 264 millionthe maximum that a franchise can offer you.
The Serbian Pivot of the Nuggets was selected MVP in the 2020-21 and 2021-22 seasons. His performance was just impressive. The impact of his presence on the court for his team is far greater than that of other stars in the League, no one is as decisive as he is.
Jokic, 27, has been in the franchise for seven seasons. of Colorado, since he was elected to 2014 draft ranked 41st. Although there was one more year left on the contract, the Nuggets directors put the offer on the table and the Serbian accepted. This is until the 2027-28 season and the fifth year of the contract will be the player option for 60 million dollars.
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Jokic averaged 27.1 points, 13.8 rebounds and 7.9 assists per game last season with 58.3% shooting from the field..
April 7, 2022 became first player in history of competition to achieve over 2,000 points, 1,000 rebounds and 500 assists in a season.
Other players who have had contracts of $ 200 million or more in the NBA are:
- Stephen Curry
- Giannis Antetokounmpo
- Luka Doncić
- Take Young
- Russell Westbrook
- Rudy Gobert
- Bradley Beal
- Nikola Jockic
- Devin Booker
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Source: Tycsports
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