The last season was a magical one for the Boston Celtics, as they etched their name in history as the lone 18th NBA champion. Following the big achievement, the Celtics did not waste time adorning the legacy of their star, Jayson Tatum.
According to reports, Jayson Tatum has agreed to a lucrative five-year, $314 million maximum contract extension with the Celtics. This monumental deal includes a player option and trade kicker, which will take him through the 2029–30 season.
Tatum’s extension surpasses the previous record set by his teammate Jalen Brown. Brown signed a groundbreaking five-year, $304 million contract extension with the Celtics last year. This makes Tatum’s new contract the highest in NBA history.
As of now, neither Tatum nor the Celtics have officially confirmed the details of the contract extension. However, the move comes on the heels of Tatum’s stellar performance throughout the championship-winning season. He averaged impressive stats of 26.9 points, 4.9 assists, and 8.1 rebounds per game during the regular season.
Fans React to Jayson Tatum’s Lucrative Contract Extension
NBA fans have been buzzing with mixed reactions following news of Jayson Tatum’s record-breaking contract extension with the Boston Celtics. While some celebrate Tatum’s talent and potential, a lot of fans have voiced frustration over the hefty financial commitment, particularly noting Tatum’s lack of a Finals MVP title.
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Critics argue that such a significant investment should be reserved for players who have achieved this pinnacle individual honor, questioning whether Tatum merits such high financial backing at this stage of his career.
In the eyes of these fans, the Celtics are clearly overpaying Tatum, and they don’t even see him as the best player on the Celtics team to gain such financial support.
One fan has taken a more critical stance. He compared Boston’s recent championship run to Tatum’s contract negotiations. In his view Boston’s championship victory was relatively straightforward like Tatum securing a lucrative deal without yet achieving the accolades that traditionally accompany such financial rewards.
Tatum proved his legacy by winning the title for the Celtics. But seemingly, he has yet to prove a lot of worth to justify his lucrative contract extension in the eyes of fans.
