NBA, contratti ricchissimi: chi li ha già firmati e chi li firmerà

Con la firma (per oltre 300 milioni di dollari) di Jaylen Brown, sono diventati 12 i giocatori NBA che - dal 2017 a oggi, da quando cioè ha fatto la sua comparsa il termine "supermax" relativo agli accordi per i veterani designati - hanno messo la loro firma sui contratti più ricchi possibili. Ma con le nuove proiezioni del salary cap, tra l'estate 2024 e l'estate 2025 altri nove giocatori potranno incassare cifre stratosferiche con i nuovi accordi che li legheranno alle loro squadre

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SI FA PRESTO A DIRE "SUPERMAX"

Il contratto supermax per i veterani deve soddisfare parecchi requisiti: il giocatore deve aver giocato 7 o 8 anni in NBA, non deve aver mai cambiato squadra (se non nelle prime 4 stagioni), dev'essere stato votato nei tre quintetti All-NBA o aver vinto il premio di miglior difensore nell'ultima annata (o in due delle tre precedenti) oppure aver ricevuto il premio di MVP nell'ultimo triennio. Solo così il giocatore in questione può ambire al supermax, che "impegna" il 35% del salary cap di squadra. Ecco chi li ha firmati finora

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STEPH CURRY, GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS (2021)

4 ANNI, 215 MILIONI DI DOLLARI (ESTENSIONE)

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JOHN WALL, WASHINGTON WIZARDS (2017)

4 ANNI, 170 MILIONI DI DOLLARI (ESTENSIONE)

PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 15: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts in the second quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center on December 15, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

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RUSSELL WESTBROOK, OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER (2017)

5 ANNI, 206 MILIONI DI DOLLARI

SAN ANTONIO, TX - OCTOBER 28: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers looks on against the San Antonio Spurs on October 28, 2019 at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photos by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

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DAMIAN LILLARD, PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS (2019 & 2022)

4 ANNI, 176 MILIONI DI DOLLARI (2019, ESTENSIONE)
2 ANNI, 122 MILIONI DI DOLLARI (2022, ESTENSIONE)

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MARCH 29: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks looks on during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on March 29, 2022 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images)

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GIANNIS ANTETOKOUNMPO, MILWAUKEE BUCKS (2020)

5 ANNI, 228 MILIONI DI DOLLARI (ESTENSIONE)

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MARCH 27: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns reacts after scoring against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first half of the NBA game at Footprint Center on March 27, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the 76ers 114-104.
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DEVIN BOOKER, PHOENIX SUNS (2022)

4 ANNI, 224 MILIONI DI DOLLARI (ESTENSIONE)

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 05: Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards reacts to a call in the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies at Capital One Arena on November 05, 2021 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)

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BRADLEY BEAL, WASHINGTON WIZARDS (2022)

5 ANNI, 251 MILIONI DI DOLLARI

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 28: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts after their 105-103 win over the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on October 28, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

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JOEL EMBIID, PHILADELPHIA 76ERS (2021)

4 ANNI, 196 MILIONI DI DOLLARI (ESTENSIONE)

SACRAMENTO, CA - OCTOBER 22: Rudy Gobert #27 of the Utah Jazz looks on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on October 22, 2021 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2021 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

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RUDY GOBERT, UTAH JAZZ (2022)

5 ANNI, 205 MILIONI DI DOLLARI (ESTENSIONE)

DENVER, COLORADO - JUNE 04: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets reacts during the first quarter against the Miami Heat in Game Two of the 2023 NBA Finals at Ball Arena on June 04, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

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NIKOLA JOKIC, DENVER NUGGETS (2022)

5 ANNI, 264 MILIONI DI DOLLARI (ESTENSIONE)

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - APRIL 23: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves cheers during Round 1 Game 4 of the 2022 NBA Playoffs on April 23, 2022 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)

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KARL-ANTHONY TOWNS, MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES (2022)

4 ANNI, 224 MILIONI DI DOLLARI (ESTENSIONE)

BOSTON, MA - MAY 29: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics looks on during Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Miami Heat on May 29, 2023 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

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JAYLEN BROWN, BOSTON CELTICS (2023)

5 ANNI, 304 MILIONI DI DOLLARI (ESTENSIONE)

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CHI SARANNO I PROSSIMI?

Se Jaylen Brown ha appena firmato il contratto più ricco nella storia della lega, un suo compagno ai Celtics, Jayson Tatum, potrebbe presto fare lo stesso. Ma non solo lui. Questa è la lista dei prossimi giocatori che potranno puntare al contratto (o all'estensione di contratto) riservati ai cosiddetti "designated players", ovvero gli accordi ribattezzati come "supermax". Le cifre sono solo delle proiezioni, non essendo ancora confermati i valori dei salary cap futuri

MIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 23: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics reacts against the Miami Heat during the fourth quarter in game four of the Eastern Conference Finals at Kaseya Center on May 23, 2023 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

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JAYSON TATUM, BOSTON CELTICS (2024)

5 ANNI, 304 MILIONI DI DOLLARI

MIAMI, FL - JUNE 7: Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets smiles during Game Three of the 2023 NBA Finals against the Miami Heat on June 7, 2023 at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

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JAMAL MURRAY, DENVER NUGGETS (2024)

5 ANNI, 303 MILIONI DI DOLLARI
(per qualificarsi deve essere votato in uno dei tre quintetti All-NBA al termine della prossima stagione)

SACRAMENTO, CA - OCTOBER 22: De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings dribbles the ball during the game against the LA Clippers on October 22, 2022 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

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DE'AARON FOX, SACRAMENTO KINGS (2024)

4 ANNI, 245 MILIONI DI DOLLARI (ESTENSIONE)

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PASCAL SIAKAM, TORONTO RAPTORS (2024)

5 ANNI, 288 MILIONI DI DOLLARI
(per qualificarsi deve essere votato in uno dei tre quintetti All-NBA al termine della prossima stagione)

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 04: Brandon Ingram #14 of the New Orleans Pelicans reacts to a call during the fourth quarter of a NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Smoothie King Center on January 04, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

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BRANDON INGRAM, NEW ORLEANS PELICANS (2024)

5 ANNI, 303 MILIONI DI DOLLARI (ESTENSIONE)
(per qualificarsi deve essere incluso in uno dei tre quintetti All-NBA al termine della prossima stagione)

MIAMI, FL - MAY 4: Bam Adebayo #13 of the Miami Heat dunks the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers during Game 2 of the 2022 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Semifinals on May 4, 2022 at FTX Arena in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images)

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BAM ADEBAYO, MIAMI HEAT (2024)

4 ANNI, 245 MILIONI DI DOLLARI
(per qualificarsi deve essere incluso in uno dei tre quintetti All-NBA o votato miglior difensore NBA al termine della prossima stagione)

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JAREN JACKSON JR., MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES (2025)

5 ANNI, 318 MILIONI DI DOLLARI
(Per qualificarsi deve vincere ancora il premio di Milgior Difensore NBA in uno dei prossimi due anni o essere inserito in uno dei tre quintetti All-NBA al termine della stagione 2024-25)