, Anthony Davis stated that he signed the longest contract, worth 190 million US dollars, because it can be used as an insurance policy if he suffers serious career injuries in the future. Sick, then at least he can guarantee that he still has a big contract!
Davis told reporters on a teleconference on Friday: "It could have been a two-year or three-year agreement." "I must also consider the reality of things. I do have a history of injuries, and if it is A two-year contract is to bet on his own future."
Davis played in 62 of the Lakers' 71 games last season with shoulder and tailbone injuries. He played 21 games in all Lakers playoff games into the championship game, but revealed to ESPN after a poor performance in Game 6 of the NBA Finals that he needed several hours of treatment due to an ankle injury. game.
During the first seven years of his career with the New Orleans Pelicans, Davis played only 466 games in 574 games.
Davis said: "I want to make sure that I can make as much money as possible and play for the Lakers for a long time, so I think a five-year contract is the most suitable for me."
Although the contract provides Davis with security , But it can also be seen as a smart business decision.
The 27-year-old Davis has player options for the 2024-25 season in the last year of the trade. If he does not choose to continue his contract and rejoins the free agent market at the age of 31, he will be eligible to sign another five-year maximum renewal contract and avoid using the "over 38 years old rule", which prevents players from signing long-term contract.
If Davis signs a two-year contract extension with the Lakers in the offseason and returns to the free agent market as a 10-year player in 2022, he can earn in 2022-23 and 2023-24. more money. According to Marks, the deal will allow him to earn an extra $4.7 million compared to what is guaranteed by his new contract. By sacrificing $4.7 million, Davis guaranteed himself a deposit of approximately $90 million (compared to a two-in-one contract signed during the offseason, which would have received a deposit of approximately $100 million), This will allow him to theoretically rejoin the free agent market when the salary cap will soar to the highest level after the income reduction caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Davis' deal was the climax of an important week for the Lakers. On the same day, the Lakers also reached a two-year, $85 million renewal agreement with LeBron James.
“When players like LeBron James and Anthony Davis return this trust with long-term commitments, it’s just a tribute to the work they do as players and to us. For Lakers fans, it’s really amazing. It’s an exciting day to know that our two pillars and our two leaders have been here for many years.”
Davis also expressed his gratitude to James, who will complete his personal NBA 20th at the age of 38. Seasons.
Davis said: “I’m excited for him. It’s not easy to get a big contract in the 18th year of my career.” “Especially at his age, this proves that he has been growing Working hard, taking care of his body, and seeing the benefits from it. Then he can continue to play like this and put the team in a position to compete for the championship. I am very happy to be able to fight side by side with him for three years!"
wears Weiss also said that the MVP and the best defensive player are not his goals, he will just try his best to help the team win, and the MVP and the best defensive player may come into his hands naturally in the process!
