New Orleans Pelicans’ All-Star forward Anthony Davis has established himself as one of the most dominant players in the NBA at just 22 years old. Davis’ Pelicans were swept in the first round of the playoffs by the Golden State Warriors, but Davis played very well, joining historic company.
The Pelicans know what a force Davis is, and are reportedly prepared to offer him a huge extension. Per ESPN’s Marc Stein.
“With star forward Anthony Davis eligible for a contract extension this summer, Pelicans officials plan to be aggressive as possible in presenting him with a maximum five-year deal that could approach $140 million, according to league sources.
Obviously, this would be an enormous amount of money. However, the number is not set in stone. Per Stein,
“The exact figures will depend on how much the NBA salary cap actually rises, but sources told ESPN.com that the Pelicans indeed intend to present Davis with the biggest offer they can once the window for negotiations opens July 1.”
Clearly, the Pelicans have a very good understanding of Davis’ value. He’s a one of a kind player, and not giving him the max would be a huge mistake.
Davis recently said that he wants to be remembered as an all-time great. It looks like he’s about to start getting paid like one.
