Alright, so I’ve been diving deep into NBA contracts lately, and RJ Barrett’s deal with the Knicks is a pretty interesting one. So I wanted to look at and try it myself, and share what I did.
Started with Simple Search
First I typed “rj barrett contract” into the search bar. Boom, bunch of stuff popped up.
You know, news articles, salary breakdowns, all that jazz.
Find Some Useful Data
I skimmed through a few articles.
And I found the key details pretty quick.
- Signed a four-year rookie extension.
- Worth up to $120 million.
- That was back in 2022.
Figuring Out the Yearly Breakdown
Now, it’s not always a straight split, you know? Sometimes these contracts have escalators or de-escalators, bonuses, all sorts of things.
But just for simplicity.
I did a quick division: $120 million / 4 years = $30 million a year.
Obviously, that’s the max, and doesn’t include any potential incentives or whatever.
Thinking About the Implications
I spent some time just pondering what this contract means for the Knicks.
You know, big money for a young player.
It shows they believe in him, see him as a core piece for the future.
Then, of course, the pressure’s on for RJ to perform, live up to that price tag.
Comparing to Other Players
I also started looking at other players in his draft class, guys like Zion Williamson and Ja Morant.
Just getting a sense of where RJ’s contract fits in the grand scheme of things.
Is he overpaid? Underpaid? Right on the money?
It is all part of the fun.
Kept it Real
Look, I’m no NBA insider.
I don’t have all the behind-the-scenes details.
This was just me, a fan, taking a closer look at a contract, doing some basic math, and forming my own opinions.
That’s the beauty of it.
