Victor Wembanyama Signs Five-Year $252 Million Extension with San Antonio Spurs
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First reported by Mako · 11 hours ago
What happened
Victor Wembanyama signed a five-year, $252 million extension with the San Antonio Spurs, choosing to forgo $50 million to help the team build a championship contender. The contract includes a player option in the fifth year and keeps him in San Antonio through 2032. Wembanyama led the Spurs to the NBA Finals and continued to post elite stats, earning multiple honors including NBA Defensive Player of the Year and All-Star starter.
- 01Victor Wembanyama signed a five-year, $252 million extension with the Spurs, including a player option in year five.
- 02He declined the full 30% super-max salary, accepting 25% of the salary cap, sacrificing about $50 million.
- 03Spurs executives flew to Paris to negotiate directly with Wembanyama and his representatives.
- 04Wembanyama led the Spurs to the NBA Finals, losing 4-1 to the New York Knicks last season.
- 05He averaged 25 points, 11.5 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and led the NBA with 3.08 blocks per game.
- 06Wembanyama earned NBA Defensive Player of the Year and was named an All-Star starter for the first time.
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