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Luka Doncic got the big loot. The Slovenian star has agreed to a contract extension with the Dallas Mavericks that will keep him at the institution for at least five years. The amount? Record for a newbie extension: $ 207 millions of dollars.
The journalist Adrian Wojnarowski reported it on Monday afternoon. The Mavericks wanted to secure the future of their young wonder right away, so they sent a special delegation to Slovenia to close the deal with Doncic.
– Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 9, 2021
Mark Cuban, Jason Kidd, Dirk Nowitzki, Nico Harrison and Michael Finley traveled to Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. From the team owner to the operations assistant, including the new coach.
The millionaire and unprecedented contract so far make Doncic the youngest player in the history of the NBA in agreeing to a contract of $ 200 millions of dollars.
After becoming the youngest player in NBA history to average 35 PPG in a single postseason, Luka Doncic becomes the youngest player in NBA history to receive a $ 200 M contract.
He won’t turn 23 until February. pic.twitter.com/TuOlX0MBO8
– ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) August 9, 2021
Luka Doncic joined a very select group of players who have “broke the bag” with a $ 207 million dollar contract: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Stephen Curry (twice), James Harden, Russell Westbrook, Rudy Gobert and Trae Young.
$ 200 M + contracts in NBA history:
Giannis
Steph (2x)
Harden
Russ
Gobert
BringAnd now Luka. pic.twitter.com/heX8P7aBM2
– StatMuse (@statmuse) August 9, 2021
In the past season, Doncic averaged 35. 7 points, 8.0 rebounds and 8.6 assists per game. Add three seasons to the elite level of the NBA. It is a guaranteed quality insurance. You already have your first large contract in your pocket. From now on, it’s time to take it out on the court.