Wemby signs multi-year contract with Spurs, tells fans 'I'm here to stay'
Summary
Victor Wembanyama signed a new five-year contract with the San Antonio Spurs worth $252 million. The 22-year-old French player had a strong season, helping the Spurs reach the NBA Finals for the first time in years.Key Facts
- Wembanyama’s contract is a five-year extension with a reported value of $252 million.
- The deal includes a player option for the fifth year.
- Last season, he averaged 25 points, 11.5 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and led the NBA with 3.1 blocks per game.
- The Spurs reached the NBA Finals but lost to the New York Knicks.
- Wembanyama was named NBA Defensive Player of the Year unanimously.
- He chose to take a smaller salary increase to help the Spurs keep more money to get better teammates.
- Since being drafted first overall in 2023, he has improved the Spurs from a 22-win team to a 62-win finalist.
- Wembanyama expressed his determination to use the Finals loss as motivation to return.
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