Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder have agreed to a four-year, $285 million contract extension making it the richest annual salary in NBA history. The deal is significant as Gilgeous-Alexander, after a remarkable season leading the Thunder to their first championship and winning major individual awards, now stands to earn approximately $63 million in his first season. He was the 11th pick in the 2018 draft and has continually improved his performance, culminating in this record-setting agreement.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has agreed to a four-year, $285 million super maximum contract extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder, the richest annual salary for a player in NBA history.
Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder to their first NBA championship and the league's best record, sweeping most major individual awards including regular-season MVP and Finals MVP.
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