The next contract Victor Wembanyama will take him into another dimension. And maybe even more. According to ESPN’s Bobby Marks, the San Antonio Spurs star is poised to become the next player to surpass the $250 million mark on a rookie max extension.
Starting July 6, San Antonio and its franchise player are expected to agree on a maximum five-year extension estimated at $252 million. Negotiations promise to be limited as the contractual framework is clear and everyone’s wishes are strong.
Above all, the Frenchman might not stop at this quarter of a billion dollars. With his talent, certain bonuses could allow him to reap even more winnings.
The contract should indeed include clauses linked to individual distinctions: All-NBA selection, Defensive Player of the Year trophy and an MVP title. If Wembanyama meets these criteria in the 2026-27 season, the total amount could climb up to $303.3 million according to Marks.
With his extraordinary talent, and the progress he has shown since his debut in the league, anything is possible. However, we will have to hope that he meets the criterion of the number of matches played to be able to compete. A criterion which will already penalize it for this extension
Indeed, due to his ineligibility for league awards in 2024-25, he cannot immediately reach 30% of the salary cap in the first year of the extension, even if he validated the criteria this season.
On the ground, the Frenchman continues to pile up the arguments. Already selected for his second All-Star Game, the first as a starter, he averaged 24.4 points, 11.1 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 2.7 blocks in 29 minutes. He is the only NBA player to average more than 20 points, 10 rebounds and at least two blocks per game this season.
The Spurs, second in the Western Conference with a record of 38-16, are preparing to secure their cornerstone for the long term, with a potentially historic contract at stake.
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