How Much Will Victor Wembanyama Earn During His Rookie NBA Season at San Antonio Spurs?

The 7’5″ French phenom, largely branded as a ‘generational talent’ is finally in the NBA. For the longest time, the basketball purists have salivated over Victor Wembanyama. The 19-year-old stirred up his colossal hype by playing professional basketball in France. While still young in his anticipated glorious career, Wembanyama has won a championship to tag along with a league MVP. Now, as he prepares to face the biggest of stars in basketball – a dream he envisioned as a young kid.

The San Antonio Spurs held the priced first pick in this year’s draft. Naturally, they swooped Wembanyama, making him the successor to former guard, Tony Parker. The entire basketball fraternity awaits the occasion he steps foot on the hardwood next season. But just how much will he earn as a rookie?

Victor Wembanyama will earn millions in his first season

As far as talent goes, Wembanyama is amongst the rarest, and most unique. At 7’5″ there is virtually nothing he can’t do on the court. The 19-year-old can rock rims, throw passes, and make alien-like plays from all over the court. With his length, he is already the second-tallest star in the NBA, only falling behind Boban Marjanovic. However, he has the added advantage, a defenseless jump shot as he launches it from over the defender’s head with ease.

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Enormous expectations are attached to his legacy even before playing a single minute of NBA basketball. But what comes with being such a peddled prospect is a path of success. He has already secured a deal with Nike. Now, he is on pace to earn millions from his inaugural contract with the Spurs.

According to Forbes, Victor Wembanyama will make well over $50 million in his first four seasons alone. Previous top picks have made the most out of their rookie contracts, squeezing the utmost out of their deals. Likewise, the same, if not more awaits the French basketball sensation. Reports claim he will earn $12.2 million in his first season. The NBA guidelines allow for only $10 million, yet teams can manipulate the price over or under 20%.

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Yes, this makes Victor Wembanyama the highest-earning rookie in the coming season. However, it is well deserved and expected since the 19-year-old has been touted as the best prospect since LeBron James. Now, all that remains is for him to suit up, and face off against the pillars of the NBA. How do you think he will handle the gigantic expectations? Let us know your views in the comments below.