Following his No. 1 overall selection by the Spurs in the 1997 NBA Draft, Tim Duncan agreed to a three-year, $10.2 million contract. After being chosen by the Spurs with the top pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, Victor Wembanyama signed a four-year contract worth over $50 million over thirty years later. Even though Wembanyama’s contract is still small compared to players like Nikola Jokic, LeBron James, and Jayson Tatum, he will soon be among the highest paid players in his position. This is all the information you require regarding Wembanyama’s Spurs rookie deal.
The entire value of Wembanyama’s rookie deal is $55.2 million. In contrast, Brandon Miller, the second overall choice in the 2023 NBA Draft, agreed to a four-year, $49.4 million deal. Scoot Henderson, the third overall pick, inked a $44.4 million, four-year contract. Victor Wembanyama’s contract makes him one of the highest-paid players at his position, ranking him among the NBA’s highest-paid centers.
He is ranked 21st in average value and 15th in total value among centers. Out of all the centers, Nikola Jokic has the highest contract. When his new contract begins, Anthony Davis will have the highest average income.
