JAYSON TATUM: BOSTON CELTICS LOCK IN WITH HISTORIC $315 MILLION NBA CONTRACT
With the signing of a historic NBA contract, the Boston Celtics have acquired Jayson Tatum, the franchise’s cornerstone.
It’s the biggest deal in league history—a $315 million, five-year supermax extension. announced on X by TNT Sports’ Chris Haynes. With a shamrock and trophy emoji beneath the startling news, Tatum responded to Haynes’ post on X. The player’s 2022–2023 All-NBA First Team selection made him eligible for this NBA deal, according to Bleacher Report.
Following Boston’s 18th championship triumph, in which the 26-year-old played a crucial part, comes this historic NBA contract. The rising talent has proven his worth time and time again, placing in the top 10 MVP ballots for three straight seasons. With career-high averages in scoring (30.1 points), assists (4.6), and rebounds (8.8), he had an especially strong 2022–2023 season.
Tatum apparently won’t be spending the huge dollars associated with his NBA contract. In 2022, he disclosed in an interview with “In Depth with Graham Bensinger” that his mother functions as an overseer.She is the conduit for everything.
He clarified that he and his mother, Brandy Cole-Barnes, had formed a pre-draft arrangement for him to live off endorsement money instead of his Celtics salary. Tatum has demonstrated beyond his years of financial aptitude. Black Enterprise stated earlier this year that he collaborated with SoFi to create a $1 million fund intended to provide chances for homeownership and financial wellbeing.
The Celtics’ decision to invest in the former Duke player seems wise. Tatum has played for the Celtics for his whole career, and during the last three years, the team has made two trips to the NBA Finals.
After being selected to the All-NBA Second Team, Jaylen Brown, Tatum’s teammate, also gained eligibility for a significant NBA contract extension. The Boston team is in a difficult financial condition as a result of its dual eligibility. The Tatum-Brown combination may bring in $132 million by the 2028–2029 season.