Chinanews Client, December 16th, on the 16th Beijing time, the NBA team Bucks announced the renewal of the two-time regular season MVP "Letter Brother" Giannis Antetokounmpo, signing a multi-year contract.
Bucks official announcement screenshot
After getting the contract renewal, Antetokounmpo said on his personal social media: "This is my home, my city. I am very lucky to be part of Milwaukee in the next five years. Let us make good use of this time, good show. It's the beginning, let's get started!"
According to foreign media reports, NBA salary experts revealed that Antetokounmpo and the Bucks signed a five-year, $228.2 million pre-renewal contract with a super-maximum salary. The last year of the contract includes a (25-26 season) escape clause.
This contract has become the largest contract in NBA history.
In the past two seasons, Antetokounmpo has won the regular season MVP, and he also won the best defensive player award last season.
In the regular season last season, Antetokounmpo played in 63 games for the Bucks, averaging 29.5 points, 13.6 rebounds and 5.6 assists per game, and was elected the NBA's best defensive player and regular season MVP last season.
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