The Boston Celtics are on the verge of making a monumental splash in the NBA offseason. According to widespread reports, they’re preparing to offer Jayson Tatum a staggering five-year contract extension worth a record-breaking $315 million. This king’s ransom would eclipse Damian Lillard’s current deal as the richest in NBA history, averaging a cool $63 million annually.
Tatum has blossomed into the undisputed leader of the Celtics. His scoring prowess, defensive tenacity, and clutch play were on full display during their NBA Finals run this year. Locking him up for the long haul sends a clear message: Boston is all-in on their championship core.
Tatum is only 26 years old, and his best years are arguably ahead of him. With a core built around him and Jaylen Brown, the Celtics could potentially contend for titles for the next decade.
The Celtics will soon present Jayson Tatum a five-year, $315 million extension, per @wojespn.
Tatum’s new deal would become the largest contract in NBA history with an average annual value of $63 million. pic.twitter.com/Y2jqgAlwzh
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