Victor Wembanyama has signed a 5-year extension with the San Antonio Spurs, a deal that could exceed $250 million if the player option in the final season is picked up.
Details of the Deal
The agreement comes at a discount, as Wembanyama could have agreed to a deal that would have topped $300 million over five years. However, he chose a lesser amount to help give the Spurs flexibility going forward with their young core and in anticipation of the contracts some of those budding stars will be eligible for in coming years.
Wembanyama will make about $16.8 million this coming season, the last under the terms of his rookie contract. The newly signed deal kicks in for 2027-28 and will start with a salary of around $43.5 million, then keep rising from there. The 7-foot-4 center from France would have a $57.5 million option for 2031-32.
Original reporting: Texarkana Gazette — read the source article.
