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All aboard the Gradey Dick hypetrain. The Toronto Raptors small forward has really found his stride in his second season in the major leagues. Like many others, he played for the Kansas Jayhawks. And after showing everyone how its done on the paint of the Allen Fieldhouse, he made himself eligible for the 2023 NBA draft. In what’s been a poor season relative to the usual high standards for the Canadian team, they certainly got Gradey Dick’s rise going for them.

A contract with one of the world’s finest means big money, regardless of the sport. An NBA contract will bring in more money than you can imagine, just as a side achievement from fulfilling your dream. That does beg the question- what is Dick’s salary and net worth looking like?

What does Gradey Dick’s salary look like?

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The 2019 NBA champions penned Big Gradey down to a 4-year, guaranteed $21,422,551 contract. This was a statement singing, as they were prepared to show their faith in the rookie to the rest of the league. At the age of just 20, he made himself a millionaire- earning $4,536,720 in 2023, which was 3.34% of the total team’s cap. I’m sure his parents Bart and Carmen Dick are more than proud of their prodigal son.

His current year salary was increased by close to $200k, totalling $4,763,760. This was 3.39% of the team’s total cap value. It was brilliant decision making by the Dinos, as they were layering his contract to show their lasting faith in him while also not overspending like a shopaholic during an end-of-season sale. And before sustaining a neck contusion against the Houston Rockets, he was well on his way to proving his worth averaging 15 points per game.

For the 2025-26 season, the club exercised their $4,990,560 option deal. This gives the team flexibility, allowing them to decide whether to keep Dick on the roster at the predetermined salary for those years. Meanwhile, it increased Dick’s salary by another $200k, which will bring his career earnings at the end of the next season to $14,291,040.

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His most breathtaking earnings will be during his last season on the current contract with the Raptors, which will be the 2026-27 season. They exercised their club option for that year again, which will net him $7,131,511, which is 4.19% of the team’s total cap. On top of that, he will be a restricted free agent, which means they will have the final say on his exit from the squad, if it gets to that.

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Is Gradey Dick the future face of the Raptors, or just another fleeting NBA sensation?

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Does Gradey Dick have any brand deals?

A former five-star recruit coming out of Sunrise Christian Academy, his NIL deal at the Jayhawks was around $398k. During this time, his estimated net worth was $1.5 million. Considering his young age and relative inexperience at the big stage, he does have a solid amount of endorsements. Meritrust Credit Union, Continental, and TiresTommy’s Express Car Wash are just a few names the internet could muster up. And to top it all off- he also signed an endorsement deal with Beats by Dr. Dre.

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Upon his entry into the NBA, he signed with sports giants Adidas in a multi-year footwear and apparel contracts alongside fellow rookie Jalen Hood-Schifino. In their post, they said “The 2023 Collection: Chapter 03 is a celebration of the invaluable individuals who stand behind each player – those who not only support but inspire their why.​” This was a part of their #RememberTheWhy campaign, which is a storytelling-driven initiative designed to reconnect athletes and fans with the core inspiration behind sport—and by extension, the brand’s own founding principles.

 

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I think it’s safe to say that Gradey Dick’s transition from collegiate to professional basketball has gone swimmingly. He’s proven his worth by showing the maturity and consistency required to stay in this league, and his salary and brand deals since coming onto the big stages reflect just that.

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