Young star Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks has become an eligible player to sign a super maximum contract (Supermax) worth 346 million USD over the next 5 years. This will be the largest contract in the history of the North American Professional Basketball League (NBA).
After 4 excellent seasons with the Dallas Mavericks, Luka Doncic was named to the All-NBA Team – a prestigious award for the players with the most impressive performance of the season. This means that he becomes an eligible player to receive a Supermax contract from his team.
Supermax contracts are a special type of contract in the NBA, allowing teams to retain their excellent young stars by signing a contract with a higher salary than regular contracts. Conditions for a Supermax contract include being voted to the All-NBA Team, All-Defensive Team or winning the MVP award.
With the signing of the Supermax contract, Luka Doncic will become the youngest player in NBA history to receive such a huge contract. At age 25, he will receive an average salary of about 69.2 million USD/year, surpassing Steph Curry’s contract worth 215 million USD over 5 years with the Golden State Warriors to become the largest contract ever. now.
Luka Doncic’s success in the NBA is no surprise. This guy has shown impressive performance right from his first season, winning the 2019 Best Rookie Award and being continuously voted into the All-NBA Team for the past 4 seasons. With the ability to score points, create assists and lead the team, Luka Doncic has become one of the NBA’s top stars at a very young age.
Signing this Supermax contract will not only bring huge financial benefits to Luka, but also demonstrate the Dallas Mavericks’ long-term commitment to this young star. This is considered a big step forward in Luka’s career, and is also good news for his fans in Dallas as well as the entire NBA.
With the desire to conquer the NBA championship, Luka Doncic will certainly continue to develop and assert his position in the coming years. This Supermax contract will help him focus entirely on improving his performance and leading the Dallas Mavericks further in the most prestigious tournament on the planet.