Stars Choose Team Over Pay | New York Knicks News

Victor Wembanyama just inked a five-year, $252 million rookie extension with the Spurs — choosing the 25% max over the 30% supermax to free up $50 million for team building. This isn’t a fluke: Jalen Brunson did the same last year, sacrificing max money for championship odds. Top players are realizing that winning trumps pure pay, and by giving teams more flexibility, they’re helping their own legacy. Could Cade Cunningham, Jokic, or even Giannis follow? Maybe even Towns or Maxey — if their teams aren’t contending, a slightly smaller deal might be the smartest move to chase a title. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f67cabeff0eb2551