Raptors Scottie Barnes Lands 5-Year Extension Worth Up to $270 Million: Highest in Franchise
At just 22 years old, Barnes has shown Toronto that he is a part of their formula for the future. The Raptors Scottie Barnes lands a 5-year extension worth up to $270 Million making him the highest paid in franchise extension.
This is a very great signing by Toronto. Involving a player with a bright future. As StatMuse points out:
“Scottie Barnes is the youngest player to average
5+ RPG
5+ APG
1+ SPG
1+ BPG
1+ 3PMin a season.”
Scottie is really coming into his own as a NBA Pro. One aspect that is hard not to notice is how he plays defense. However, Barnes does plenty well, is a hard worker, will continue to improve and the Raptors fully believe in his talent. So that not only are they about to ‘show him the money;’ but continue to build around his skill set.
ESPN confirms the extension news. Regarding Barnes and the Raptors backing up a Brinks truck, Adrian Wojnarowski states,
“ESPN Sources: Toronto Raptors All-Star guard Scottie Barnes intends to sign a five-year maximum rookie extension that could be worth up to $270 million. Barnes is the franchise cornerstone and will become the highest paid player in Raptors history.
Barnes’ agent Bill Duffy of WME Basketball met with Toronto executives Masai Ujiri and Bobby Webster to land the deal on the 2022 NBA Rookie of the Year, sources tell ESPN. The Raptors are reshaping the roster around Barnes and now secure him on a deal that he’ll sign on July 6th, sources said.”
His projected annual salary:
2025-26: $38,775,000
2026-27: $41,877,000
2027-28: $44,979,000
2028-29: $48,081,000
2029-30: $51,183,000
TOTAL: $224.9M
Raptors Scottie Barnes Lands 5-Year Extension Worth Up to $270 Million: Highest in Franchise Extension
However, doing well on the court oftentimes, will always get a player a nice incentive. And Scottie Barnes could see a bigger payday if he gets additional honors. It can reach $270M if he makes All-NBA.
The All-NBA Team is an annual National Basketball Association (NBA) honor bestowed on the best players in the league following every NBA season. How does one “make the team?” Every season basketball players do their best to be as elite as possible; then the ones who shine the most get voted on the team. The voting is conducted by a global panel of sportswriters and broadcasters. The team (typically composed of three five-man lineups—a first, second, and third team); has been selected in every season of the league’s existence, dating back to its inaugural season in 1946.
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