BOSTON — Luka Doncic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Anthony Edwards and Tyrese Haliburton were among 15 NBA stars who received all-league honors Wednesday, but they came with huge financial bonuses..
beginningsecond and third All-NBA teams announced prior to Doncic, who is playing in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals with the Dallas Mavericks, was named to the first team along with Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo, Oklahoma City's Gilgeous-Alexander and reigning NBA MVP, Denver center Nikola Jokic., And Boston's Jayson Tatum rounds out the top team..
named The All-NBA Second Team included Minnesota's Edwards, who also made it to the Western Finals, Anthony Davis of the Lakers, Kevin Durant of the Suns, and Kawhi Leonard of the Clippers. The third team included Haliburton of the Pacers, Stephen Curry of the Warriors, LeBron James of the Lakers and Domantas Sabonis of Sacramento..
Doncic Gilgeous-Alexander will be significantly richer than he is now, thanks to what is known in league circles as the “Jayson Tatum Rule.” Neither player is eligible for contract extensions this summer due to service time, but will be extended next year. Each player will have been on an All-NBA team in at least two of the past three seasons by the time the summer of 2025 arrives. This is a requirement to qualify for the maximum contract extension allowed under NBA rules..
Mr. Doncic The contract extension is worth $346 million over five years. Gilgeous-Alexander's $294 million during the same period..
in Haliburton and Edwards will see their mega rookie deals signed last summer increase in value by about $40 million. Both signed five-year, $204 million extensions that could increase if they earn All-NBA selections, per league rules..
halliburton Despite being injured this season, he played in over 65 regular season games to qualify for All-NBA selection.
“Oh, that's cool, I'm not going to lie,” Haliburton said Wednesday before the all-league selections were announced. The Pacers practiced in Boston. in front Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals will be played on Thursday.
“Obviously, I know there's a financial benefit to me,” Haliburton said, “and I think it's really just a result of my hard work. It would be great to have that appreciation shown in my game.”“
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