{"id":514736,"date":"2026-07-10T22:42:40","date_gmt":"2026-07-11T02:42:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deultimominuto.net\/en\/uncategorized\/wembanyama-signs-record-extension-with-the-spurs-for-us252-million-im-here-to-stay\/"},"modified":"2026-07-10T22:42:40","modified_gmt":"2026-07-11T02:42:40","slug":"wembanyama-signs-record-extension-with-the-spurs-for-us252-million-im-here-to-stay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deultimominuto.com\/en\/sports\/basketball\/wembanyama-signs-record-extension-with-the-spurs-for-us252-million-im-here-to-stay\/","title":{"rendered":"Wembanyama signs record extension with the Spurs for US$252 million: “I’m here to stay”"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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San Antonio, USA.<\/strong> French superstar Victor Wembanyama<\/strong> secured his future with the San Antonio Spurs by signing a five-year, $252 million<\/strong> contract extension, the maximum allowed for a player on a rookie contract, as reported by ESPN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Although the franchise only confirmed that it is a multi-year renewal, the 22-year-old center sent a clear message to the fans after sealing the deal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“I am here to stay. I will do whatever it takes,” Wembanyama expressed.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The Frenchman also posted a message addressed to the “Spurs family” on his social media, anticipating his continuity with the Texan organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bet on the future<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to ESPN, the new contract includes a player option for the fifth season. Additionally, Wembanyama reportedly declined a “supermax” structure, which would have allowed him to earn a higher percentage of the salary cap, in order to accept a 25% increase and thus offer the Spurs greater financial flexibility to strengthen the roster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The decision is reminiscent of similar moves made in the past by figures like Tim Duncan, who prioritized building competitive teams during his career in San Antonio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Breakout season<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Wembanyama reaches this extension after a spectacular campaign in which he was unanimously chosen as the NBA Defensive Player of the Year<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the 2025-26 season he averaged:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • 25.0 points<\/strong> per game.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 11.5 rebounds<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 3.1 assists<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 3.1 blocks<\/strong>, the best figure in the NBA.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1.0 steals<\/strong> per game.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    In addition, he led the Spurs to the NBA Finals, where they fell to the New York Knicks, after finishing the regular season with a record of 62 wins and 20 losses<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    A rising star<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    In his first three seasons in the league, the French giant has recorded averages of 23.4 points, 11.0 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 3.5 blocks, and 1.1 steals per game<\/strong>, establishing himself as one of the leading figures in world basketball.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    With this renewal, San Antonio guarantees the permanence of its franchise player and reinforces its project with the goal of winning an NBA championship again in the coming years.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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