The so-called NBA supermax contract — which encourages teams to re-sign their own veteran players for a significant amount of money based off certain criteria like being named to All-NBA teams, winning MVP or Defensive Player of the Year — has been an intriguing addition to the league.
We’ve seen it used to keep superstars happy — most recently, Jaylen Brown got one from the Celtics — and we’ve seen it backfire sometimes if those superstars take a step back or demand to be traded.
We’re focusing on the veteran extensions, despite the fact that a rookie supermax is also possible.
Let’s look back at who’s signed them since 2017:
1
Jaylen Brown, Boston Celtics
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He signed for five years and $304 million in 2023.
2
Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder
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He signed a five-year deal for $205 million in 2017.
3
Steph Curry, Golden State Warriors
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In 2017, he signed one for five years and $201 million.
4
Giannis Anteokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks
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His supermax in 2020 was for five years and $228 million.
5
Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets
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He signed a five-year, $270 million deal before winning a title.
6
Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks
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He signed one in 2021 for five years and $207 million.
7
Bradley Beal, Washington Wizards
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His was five years and $251 million in 2022.
8
Karl-Anthony Towns, Minnesota Timberwolves
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He signed a four-year, $224 million in 2022.
9
Damian Lillard, Portland Trail Blazers
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In 2019, his four-year deal was for $196 million.
10
Devin Booker, Phoenix Suns
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He signed a four-year, $224 million extension in 2022.
11
Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers
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His was a four-year, $196 million supermax in 2021.
12
John Wall, Washington Wizards
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He signed a four-year, $170 million contract in 2017.
13
Rudy Gobert, Utah Jazz
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He got a five-year, $205 million extension in 2020.
