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Nikola Jokić and the Denver Nuggets have agreed on a five-year deal on Thursday, worth $ 270 million, the most abundant deal in NBA history, his agent said Friday.
Jokic's base contract covers four seasons and begins with a salary of $ 46.6 million starting in the 2023-24 season.
ESPN reported that the New Deal's fifth year is a player option for the 2027-28 season, worth at least $ 61.1 million. So he has a total of $ 303 million in contracts over the next six years.
Jokic, 27, 76ers Center Joel Embiid voted for the 2021-22 MVP Award, won 13 consecutive victories and was once again named the All-NBA First Team.
Jokić averaged 27.1 points, 13.8 rebounds, 7.9 assists and 1.47 steals in 74 Nuggets games last season. He led the NBA in 19 triple-doubles, making him the first player in NBA history to score at least 2,000 points, 1,000 rebounds and 500 assists during the season.
"At this point, I don't know what else I can say about Nicola," said Denver coach Michael Malone. "He's consistently improving the game, and when people doubt him, he's consistently proved wrong, and he's always the best player on the floor night and night. Again, I'm very grateful to Nikola Jokić's coach, and I'm also grateful to the bonds that I've built off the court over the past seven years. "
Continuous MVP Others to win are Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Larry Bird, Wilt Chamberlain, Stephen Curry, Tim Duncan, LeBron James, Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, Moses Malone, Steve Nash and Bill Russell. ..
Jokić usually downplays his success, but after receiving his second MVP award, he is well aware that he now runs a great company.
"For now, I'm not thinking about it," said Jokić, who won the award. "But when I'm old, fat and in a bad mood, I want to remind my kids when I was pretty good at playing basketball.
"Everyone knows I'm the same guy, so I hope they stay the same. I'm at that company with Wilt and everyone who has made history in this league and this sport. It's just that, it tells a lot, and having such a legacy means a lot. "
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