NBA players enjoy higher salaries compared to athletes in other major sports due to smaller team rosters, which means fewer players sharing revenue from television deals, merchandise, and sponsorships. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, following his success with the Oklahoma City Thunder, recently signed a four-year, $285-million contract extension worth $71.25 million annually. NBA contracts are typically the most financially rewarding, contrasting with MLB's longer contracts and the NFL's often less guaranteed money. Player contracts like Shohei Ohtani's involve deferred payments, while Juan Soto’s substantial deal includes options that could further increase his earnings.
The NBA's smaller rosters allow players to receive higher individual salaries, making contracts like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's super maximum contract extension unsurprising due to increased revenue per player.
NBA players benefit from lucrative contracts that stem from the league's high revenue generated through television deals, merchandise sales, sponsorships, and game attendance.
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