Almost half a million dollars. This is what each player who wins the NBA Cup will receive. Enough to decorate the base of the tree in ten days, or treat yourself to a llama like Keldon Johnson is considering, or a boat for Desmond Bane.
The victory bonus is exactly $477,840 for each winner, and each player had to reveal what they planned to do with that sum. “Poor Victor needs more money” joked Victor Wembanyama, before admitting that he didn’t know what he was going to do. “Accumulating money has never been a goal in my life” he concluded.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander said his wife donated the money raised after qualifying for the semi-finals. Same thing for Lu Dort, while Tyus Jones and Jalen Williams have warned that they will place him.
As the Thunder winger recalls, “Half a million dollars is a lot of money, no matter how much you make. That’s more than enough to motivate you to play hard. » Especially when you have a small salary like a “two-way player” or a rookie. “Especially those who don’t play but work hard every day” souligne Mikal Bridges. “They make us responsible, make sure we stay focused so that they can earn some money too.”
Well off with his $12 million for this year, Dylan Harper repeats that “that’s a lot of money” and he warns that he will go shopping. “It’s going to be a good Christmas, I can promise you that.” I haven’t decided anything yet, but I’m definitely going to do a little shopping, buy Christmas presents for my family. Maybe a little excessive… We mainly came here to earn this money! »
And incidentally beat the Thunder who had the best start to a season in history with 24 victories for 1 defeat.
