Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has secured a historic four-year, $285 million extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder. This agreement will provide the highest single-season salary in NBA history. Gilgeous-Alexander recently led the Thunder to their inaugural NBA championship and received multiple major awards, including MVP honors and a scoring title. Although he had the option for a higher value extension next summer, he chose this supermax extension. Thunder general manager Sam Presti expressed confidence in Gilgeous-Alexander’s continuous improvement and strong mindset fostered over the years.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder have agreed on a record-setting four-year, $285m extension, giving him the highest single-season average salary in NBA history.
Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder to their first NBA championship, won regular-season and NBA finals MVP honors, and claimed the scoring title.
He could have taken a deal with an even higher total value next summer, but opted for this supermax extension based on timing and team commitment.
Thunder general manager Sam Presti believes in Gilgeous-Alexander's consistent upward trajectory and his mindset, indicating he has improved each year with repeatable progress.
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