Beijing time on June 30, according to domestic media sources, Zhang Ning has reached a contract extension agreement with the Shanxi Men’s Basketball Team for a three-year contract period.
In the 2020 CBA draft, Zhang Ning was selected by the Shanxi Men's Basketball Team with the 8th overall pick. His rookie contract ended this summer. The success rate of CBA draft players has never been very high, and Zhang Ning was also questioned by the media before the draft. Zhang Ning has made a name for himself in the Shanxi Men's Basketball Team through his own efforts. According to rumors, Zhang Ning's three-year contract has a total value of 5 million yuan, as well as winning bonuses.
In the two seasons of Shanxi Men's Basketball Team, Zhang Ning played 19.8 minutes per game in the first season, averaging 7.6 points, 2.5 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 0.8 steals per game, shooting 43.3% from the field and 27.0% from the three-point range. In the second season, Zhang Ning's average playing time increased to 28.4 minutes per game, averaging 10.8 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 0.8 steals per game, shooting 46.5% from the field and 33.1% from the three-point range.
Zhang Ning not only achieved his worth through his own efforts, but also proved that players from CUBA can definitely achieve great results in CBA. Especially in this year's playoffs , his performance was even more impressive. In the game against Guangzhou, he scored 23 points and 7 rebounds on 9-of-11 shooting. In the game against Liaoning, he scored 21 points and 8 rebounds on 6-for-9 shooting.
According to the CBA rookie contract regulations, the annual salary of Zhang Ning's rookie contract is only 150,000 yuan. If Zhang Ning signed a salary increase option, the Shanxi Men's Basketball Team could increase his salary by 100% and lock Zhang Ning with an annual salary of 300,000 yuan. If Zhang Ning originally signed a matching option, Zhang Ning can test the free market after ending his rookie contract, and the Shanxi Men's Basketball Team can choose to match.
There were previous media reports that many domestic teams chose to express their interest in him. This contract extension of the Shanxi Men’s Basketball Team shows their sincerity. For Zhang Ning, renewing his contract with Shanxi is also a choice with more advantages than disadvantages. After all, this is the first CBA team he has played for. He is very familiar with the team's tactics and personnel. The Shanxi Men's Basketball Team also gives him enough trust. Guaranteed playing time and tactical status, and full sincerity in terms of salary, the contract renewal is naturally a matter of course.
