“ Maximum contract? Seven years for $350 million? » This is what should aspire to Adam Silver, for his contract extension, if we stick to Giannis Antetokounmpo. A joke from the Bucks superstar in support of the one who largely contributed to the explosion in contract amounts reserved for the big names in the league.
“ He does incredible work. He was always there for us. He never refused a discussion about something that bothered me. Whenever I want, I can contact him and arrange a meeting… He is always available for us », says the Greek more seriously, interviewed by APitself a signatory to an extension of $186 million over three years, last October.
Horizon 2030
It is doubtful that the new contract of the big boss of the league will reach such madness as ESPN recently revealed that formal discussions with the “Board of Governors” (steering committee) of the league, which brings together the 30 franchise owners. The new contract between the NBA and Adam Silver, who is preparing to “celebrate” 10 years of his succession from David Stern, could extend until 2030. Enough to calm the NFL's desire to “sting” him » to the NBA.
“ I'm happy for him. He has progressed this league in remarkable ways and made it more global. And I think he's going to continue to do it and accomplish great things », Wishes Kawhi Leonard, undoubtedly thinking of the fact that almost a quarter of current NBA players were not born on American soil. And that Joel Embiid, Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo have shared the MVP title since 2019.
“ Our league, since my arrival until today, is ten times better. Everything is better organized. I think he did a wonderful job. He's clearly a 'player' who deserves the maximum contract », jokes Antetokounmpo, drafted in 2013.
