As reported by American media outlets, there are strong indications that Tatum is on the verge of finalizing a new five-year contract with the Celtics, valued at an astounding $314 million. If this deal materializes, it would elevate him to the status of the highest-paid basketball player in history.
Notably, merely a year ago, this title was held by Jaylen Brown of the Celtics, who had inked a lucrative five-year contract worth $304 million last summer. This deal was viewed with skepticism towards the player’s value and contribution to the Boston team’s game. All of the suspicions were thrown to the Charles River after this year’s final, where Brown was crowned as the new NBA champion, and not only that, he also received the NBA Finals MVP award. In a remarkable turn of events, the Celtics clinched their 18th championship title after a gripping final series with Dallas, confirming their place and sporting excellence in basketball history.
Last season, Tatum averaged 26.9 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 4.9 assists in the league, while in the playoffs, he averaged 25 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 6.3 assists.
| Name | Team | Contract |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Tatum | Boston Celtics | $314 million |
| Jaylen Brown | Boston Celtics | $304 million |
| Nikola Jokić | Denver Nuggets | $270 million |
| Bradley Beal | Phoenix Suns | $251 million |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | Milwaukee Bucks | $228 million |
