The Celtics reportedly inked superstar Jayson Tatum to a five-year, $315 million supermax extension.
rewarded Jaylen Brown with a record-setting $300 million supermax extension last summer. This year, it's Jayson Tatum's turn to get paid.📺 Los Angeles news 24/7: Watch NBC4 free wherever you are
Tatum's massive deal tops Brown's as the richest contract in NBA history. He was eligible for the supermax extension because he was named to an All-NBA team for the 2023-24 season.The Celtics locking up their five-time All-Star long-term comes as no surprise, especially after bringing home Banner 18. Tatum and Brown are the foundation of the dynasty Boston hopes to build over the next several years.
The C's drafted Tatum out of Duke with the third overall pick in 2017, one year after taking Brown with the No. 3 selection. Since then, Tatum has appeared in five Eastern Conference Finals and two NBA Finals, finally earning his first title earlier this month.
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