Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Signs Record $285 Million Extension with NBA Champion Thunder
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander secures a historic 4-year, $285 million contract extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder after leading the team to its first NBA championship.
Overview
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Oklahoma City Thunder to their first NBA championship, showcasing his exceptional skills throughout the season.
- He has signed a record-setting 4-year contract extension worth $285 million, making it the highest single-season average salary in NBA history.
- Gilgeous-Alexander swept major individual awards, including regular-season MVP, NBA Finals MVP, and the scoring title, solidifying his status in the league.
- Thunder GM Sam Presti expressed confidence in Gilgeous-Alexander's continued development and impact on the team's future success.
- This contract extension reflects the Thunder's commitment to building around Gilgeous-Alexander as a cornerstone player for years to come.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources emphasize Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's historic contract extension and his pivotal role in the Thunder's success. They frame his achievements positively, highlighting individual accolades and team milestones, while subtly reflecting optimism about his future potential. The tone suggests admiration for his contributions and the franchise's trajectory.
Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder to their first NBA championship and the league's best record with a historic season.
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"…Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder have agreed on a record-setting 4-year, $285 million extension that would give him the highest single-season average salary in NBA history."
Associated Press·8h·"…The Oklahoma City Thunder and guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander have agreed to a four-year, $285 million deal, according to ESPN.com."
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander signed a four-year, $285 million super max extension, making him the highest-paid player in NBA history on average annual salary at $71.25 million per year.
He won the NBA regular-season MVP, NBA Finals MVP, and the NBA scoring title in the same season.
He averaged a league-high 32.7 points per game, along with 6.4 assists, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.7 steals per game. He also led the NBA in field goals attempted per game and free throws made per game.
He became the first player since Shaquille O'Neal in 2000 to win an NBA scoring title and championship in the same season and joined an elite group who won scoring title, MVP, and Finals MVP in the same year.
The Thunder expressed full commitment to building their team around Gilgeous-Alexander as a cornerstone player for future success.
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