Jaylen Brown got a historic bag from the Celtics on Tuesday.
According to NBA insider Shams Charania, Boston signed it’s co-star to a massive five-year, $304 million supermax extension, fully guaranteed with a trade kicker; making it the richest deal in league history.
BREAKING: Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown has agreed to a five-year, $304 million supermax contract extension with the franchise, per sources. This is the richest deal in NBA history, negotiated by agent Jason Glushon.
Fully guaranteed, with a trade kicker. No player option. pic.twitter.com/MQ6NKILY8Q
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 25, 2023
Basketball fans were blown away by the contract figures after the news dropped.
“All this for a guy who can’t even dribble with his left hand,” a user laughed.
All this for a guy who can’t even dribble with his left hand 💀 https://t.co/BRlq9Wa71g pic.twitter.com/zsXr6c9t1k
— 𝘍 𝘐 𝘊 𝘚 (@OwnedByBooker) July 25, 2023
“We love to see it,” a Heat fan said.
We love to see it https://t.co/z1mYMqjmxK pic.twitter.com/R7PAfV7Ydi
— HEAT NATION (@Zachppp) July 25, 2023
“Jaylen Brown signing the richest contract in NBA history,” Jeff Goodman reported. “Incredible.”
Jaylen Brown signing the richest contract in NBA history.
Incredible. https://t.co/98mg5cdfFU
— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) July 25, 2023
“Jaylen Brown richest deal in NBA history. What happened to our beautiful game?” another asked.
Jaylen brown richest deal in nba history. What happened to our beautiful game? https://t.co/o3IGWsKpfi
— kyle (@knicks_tape99) July 25, 2023
“Surprised to see Celtics were able to get the deal done without the player option, but big moment for the franchise and Brown finally locking him in to a fully guaranteed max after he took a discount the first time around,” tweeted Jared Weiss.
Surprised to see Celtics were able to get the deal done without the player option, but big moment for the franchise and Brown finally locking him in to a fully guaranteed max after he took a discount the first time around. https://t.co/ZxaBCtODVg
— Jared Weiss (@JaredWeissNBA) July 25, 2023
“Brad caved on the trade kicker but held out on the player option,” Dan Greenberg noted. “GOAT.”
Brad caved on the trade kicker but held out on the player option.
— Dan Greenberg (@StoolGreenie) July 25, 2023
“Entire state of Massachusetts just collapsed onto their knees.”
entire state of massachusetts just collapsed onto their knees https://t.co/y5er2OAgZk
— ziyan (@ziyanm_) July 25, 2023
“Here’s how the salaries break down by year, based on a projected 10% cap bump next year (the maximum allowable),” shared Sam Quinn of CBS Sports. “Total: $303,734,891 … Average: $60,746,978.2 … 2024-25: $52,368,085 … 2025-26: $56,557,531.8 … 2026-27: $60,746,978.6 … 2027-28: $64,936,425.4 … 2028-29: $69,125,872.2.”
Here’s how the salaries break down by year, based on a projected 10% cap bump next year (the maximum allowable):
Total: $303,734,891
Average: $60,746,978.2
2024-25: $52,368,085
2025-26: $56,557,531.8
2026-27: $60,746,978.6
2027-28: $64,936,425.4
2028-29: $69,125,872.2 https://t.co/xIV8ZalBCn
— Sam Quinn (@SamQuinnCBS) July 25, 2023
With Jayson Tatum just a year out from his supermax, the Boston Celtics could potentially have $600+ million tied up in their top two stars.