The Boston Celtics have made a significant investment in their star player, Jayson Tatum, by signing him to a supermax extension worth $315 million over five years. This move comes after Tatum played a crucial role in helping the Celtics secure their 18th NBA championship last week. The deal also includes a player option for Tatum.
Tatum, a 26-year-old five-time All-Star, had previously signed a five-year, $163 million extension with the Celtics in 2020, with a player option for the final season. This new contract surpasses teammate Jaylen Brown’s record-setting $300 million supermax extension from last summer, making it the richest deal in NBA history.
The Celtics’ decision to lock up Tatum long-term is a clear indication of their commitment to building a championship-contending team around him and Brown. With other key players like Derrick White also locked up, Boston is poised to remain competitive and make a run at future championships in the years to come.
Tatum’s impressive statistics during the regular season demonstrate his value to the Celtics. He averaged 26.9 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game while leading Boston through multiple deep playoff runs before winning his first NBA title this season. Alongside Brown, who has also been standout players for the team, he forms the core of Boston’s future plans for success in the league.
This move is not only financially beneficial but also sends a strong message of confidence in both players from ownership and management that they are willing to invest heavily in them for many more seasons together.
Overall, this contract signing represents an important milestone for both Talum and the Boston Celtics as they continue to build towards their next championship victory onward.