Phoenix Suns and Devin Booker Agree to Two-Year $145 Million Extension
They grabbed him up in the first round ten years ago. And now they are backing up a Brinks truck to keep their franchise’s all-time leading scorer at the core of their roster. Wednesday evening, the Phoenix Suns and Devin Booker agreed to a two-year $145 million contract extension. The highest annual extension salary in NBA history, his agents reveal.
The Suns have been quite busy this off-season. Working hard to re-tool and rebuild. They were part of a historic seven team NBA trade that involved them sending veteran Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets in order to receive:
- Jalen Green
- Dillon Brooks
- The number 10 pick in this year’s draft (which turned into Khaman Maluach)
- Five Second- Round picks
So then, Phoenix now possesses a couple additional pieces to move and shake with Booker; a guy that led the team to a Finals. And several future picks to help reinforce the roster and fill various needs. Nonetheless, the Suns feel that 4x All-Star and two-time Olympic gold medalist, Devin Booker is a key to a winning formula.
Furthermore, Booker has definitely had an impact on the Phoenix franchise when you look at the numbers. Devin Booker’s all-time ranks for the Suns:
— 1st in points
— 4th in assists
— 1st in threes
— 3rd in playoff points
— 2nd in playoff threes
Phoenix Suns and Devin Booker Agree to Two-Year $145 Million Extension
NBA analyst and insider, Shams Charania was among the first to break the news of the Booker contract. Charania revealed,
“BREAKING: Phoenix Suns superstar Devin Booker has agreed to a two-year, $145 million maximum contract extension with the franchise through the 2029-30 season, the highest annual extension salary in NBA history, CAA’s Jessica Holtz and Melvin Booker told ESPN.
Booker and owner Mat Ishbia met in Las Vegas tonight to finalize the contract, which cements Booker’s commitment to the Suns vision for the future and him as the franchise’s leader moving forward. Booker now has five years and $316 million total on his Suns deal.
Booker, the Suns No. 13 overall pick in the 2015 Draft, has played all 10 NBA seasons in Phoenix and now lands his third contract extension with the franchise. He doubles down again on his loyalty to the Suns – and wanting to win there – in an era of frequent player movement.”
So then, Devin is staying put for a bit longer. And Phoenix is rewarding him for his loyalty; paying him in a historic manner. Devin Booker broke the NBA’s highest annual extension salary record EIGHT DAYS after Shai did with a 4-Year/$285 Million extension on July 1st.
He now currently holds the richest contract for annual value in NBA history at $72.5 million. Surpassing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s recent extension of $71.3 million annually. It’s clear that the Suns and Booker are in full alignment on their vision moving forward in the future.
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