In a move that's got Knicks fans buzzing, Jalen Brunson has officially signed a four-year, $156.5 million contract extension with the New York Knicks! 🎉 The 2024 All-NBA Second Team and All-Star guard is showing he's all about teamwork by taking up to $113 million less than he could've earned next year, according to his agent Sam Rose of CAA.
Brunson joined the Knicks back in June 2022 on a four-year, $104 million deal. With two years left on that contract, he chose to ink a new, smaller extension. Why, you ask? To help the Knicks keep their payroll below the second-apron level of the salary cap, giving them more room for big moves. Talk about a team player! 🙌
And big moves are happening! The Knicks traded for Mikal Bridges, sending Bojan Bogdanovic and a treasure trove of draft picks to the Brooklyn Nets in June. We're talking four unprotected first-round picks for 2025, 2027, 2029, and 2031, plus a protected 2025 first-rounder via the Milwaukee Bucks, and an unprotected 2028 first-round swap. 😲
But that's not all! The Knicks also retained OG Anunoby on a five-year, $212.5 million deal. The future is looking bright in New York! ✨
Brunson's decision shows his commitment to building something special with the Knicks. It's not every day you see a player prioritize the team's success over a bigger paycheck. Knicks fans, get ready for an exciting season ahead! 🚀
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