346 million dollars in 5 years: Doncic will be the highest paid athlete ever

The Slovenian NBA star ready to sign the richest contract in history. The New York Times: "Close to the 100 million a year wall"

ROME – Luka Doncic, the Slovenian NBA basketball superstar, will earn 346 million dollars in 5 years. This is the richest sports contract in history. The point guard who is taking Dallas to the Finals with amazing performances already has a five-year contract worth 215 million dollars which will expire in 2027 (provided he exercises the player option in 2026 ), and will renew at unprecedented prices. He would earn almost $79 million a year.

The NBA is going through a moment of unparalleled economic prosperity. It is close to a new media rights deal worth $6.9 billion over 11 years. And the salary cap will increase accordingly by 10%. According to the New York Times we are close to breaking down the psychological wall of the $100 million a year salary.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, for example, has a contract worth 294 million to scale over four seasons and in the last season he will earn 80 million. Tyrese Haliburton and Anthony Edwards, who are on their rookie renewals, add 41 million to their respective salaries thanks to their entry into the best seasonal quintets. Jayson Tatum can reach 315 million in five seasons. For now, no one will earn as much as Doncic.