I Boston Celtics It didn’t take long to be rewarded Jayson Tatum after helping them win their 18th title and making him the highest paid player in the history of NBA.
According to Adrian Wojnarowski, ESPN journalist, the Celtics and Tatum agreed to a five-year, $314 million contract extension, which will keep the player under team control through the 2029-2030 season.
Breaking news: Jayson Tatum agreed to five-year, max $314 contract extension with Celtics, including player option and kicker trade, sources say @wojespn.
The deal is the largest in NBA history. pic.twitter.com/IwGo8qzs5u
– ESPN (@espn) July 1, 2024
His annual average of $62.8 million is the second highest figure in the history of American sports, only below the $70 million he receives annually. Shohei Ohtani with the evasori di los angeles (MLB).
Tatum followed up the best year of his career (2023) with a great season that helped the Celtics They will end up with the best record in the NBA in the last season.
Tatum, along with Jaylen Brown, Kristian Porzingis and Derrick White, led to Boston beat the Dallas Mavericks and relaunch his eighteenth Larry O’Brien Trophywhich left them alone as the team with the most titles in the history of NBA.
Celtics give Jayson Tatum $314 million contract extension after winning title
Jayson Tatum is one of the best players in the NBA today.
Jayson Tatum shined especially during The finals averaging 22.2 points, 7.8 rebounds and 7.2 assists and was part of a lethal duo he formed with Brown, who was named the Finals Most Valuable Player, to win the championship.
Tatum was selected by Celtics in the 2017 Draft and has since become the face of the franchise and one of the best players in the entire league.
Jaylen Brown: 5 years 285 million
Jayson Tatum: 5 years, 314 million
Derrick White: 4 years 126 million
Jrue Holiday: 4 years 135 millionwhere do they get this money from? pic.twitter.com/vJC2ONkmj4
-LakeShowYo (@LakeShowYo) July 1, 2024
In seven seasons, Jayson Tatum he averaged 23.1 points per game, 7.2 rebounds and 3.5 assists. During this time he was selected to the All-Star Game five times and to the All-Star Game three times NBA.
Jayson Tatum’s annual salary through 2030: Biggest deal in NBA history:
2025-26: $ 54,126,450
2026-27: $ 58,456,566
2027-28: $ 62,786,682
2028-29: $ 67,116,798
2029-30: $ 71,446,914Total: 314 MILLION DOLLARS 💰 pic.twitter.com/dAR8rkKqZd
— Main Office Sports (@FOS) July 1, 2024
Tatum will be on the basketball team United States who will participate in the Paris 2024 Olympic Gameswhere he will seek his second gold medal.
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