If completed, it will be the biggest contract in NBA history, surpassing that of his teammate, Jaylen Brown, Finals MVP
After lifting the Larry O’Brien trophy and securing the 18th banner for the Boston Celticswing JAyson Tatum negotiates a maximum renewal with the franchise. According to the journalist Adrian Wojnarowskithe club is preparing a proposal of US$315 million (around R$1.7 billion) for a five-year contract.
If completed, it will be the largest contract in the history of NBAsurpassing that of his courtmate, Jaylen BrownMVP of the Finals, whose renewal in 2023 guaranteed another US$303 million (around R$1.65 billion) in the shipowner’s account.
Both joined the Boston Celtics at 19 years of age.
They went from promises to reality. They became All-Stars.
They criticized a lot. They said that one of them had to leave. They tried to divide the two.
Did not work. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are champions. pic.twitter.com/JZIOxwZvP8
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Biggest NBA contracts
Negotiations in the North American league have become notorious for their exorbitant values. As already mentioned, the signee of the biggest contract in history is Jaylen Brown. Then comes the ace Denver Nuggetsthe Serbian Nikola Jokic which, in 2023, renewed its relationship with the champion franchise for five years and US$272 million.
In third place is the shipowner of the Phoenix Suns, Bradley Beal. Despite having signed the contract while still playing for Washington WizardsBeal will still be paid $251 million over the next five years.
Giannis Antetokounmpopivot of the Milwaukee Bucks, appears shortly afterwards, after renewing, in 2021, his contract with the club for five years and US$ 228.2 million. Fifth place is a tie between Devin Booker It is Karl-Anthony Townsboth with a bond worth US$224 million.
2024 negotiations
With the end of the season, eyes turn to the orange ball market, mainly for LeBron James. King is in the final year of his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers and have the option to become free agent.
There is much speculation about James’ fate, given that his son, Bronny, will probably enter the league in the second round of the next draft. Although the king has already expressed his desire to play alongside his son, his agent, Rich Paulstated that LeBron’s future will not depend on Bronny.
In a similar situation, Paul George has an uncertain future in the NBA. In his last year of contract with the Los Angeles Clippersthe superstar is scouted by teams like Philadelphia 76ers It is Orlando Magic.
O Golden State Warriors tries to renew with the multi-champion Klay Thompson. At the end of his career, the shooting guard will probably take a cut in his salary, with the contract period being the main point of discussion.
Source: sportbuzz
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