In the summer, Boston Celtics standout player Jayson Tatum will be eligible for a Supermax contract extension. The team recently won their 18th championship, ending a 16-year drought with a victory over the Dallas Mavericks. This success is attributed to the impressive performance of players such as Tatum during the regular season, which earned him spots on both the All-Star and All-NBA First Team.
According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, it is expected that Tatum will sign a lucrative contract worth around $315 million over five years. This would make him the highest-paid player in NBA history, surpassing his teammate Jaylen Brown who received a Supermax extension last season. The growth of Jayson’s play has been evident throughout this season with improvements in playmaking, rebounding and defense, solidifying his position as one of the best players in the league.
Tatum’s new contract may reduce some of the scrutiny he faces compared to what his teammate Jaylen Brown experienced throughout this season. For more information on Jayson’s contract situation, you can watch Wojnarowski’s report by clicking on the embedded link. To stay updated with the latest news surrounding the Boston Celtics you can subscribe to “Celtics Chronicle” podcast available on various platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and Substack.
