Zion Williamson contract and salary breakdown
How much does the Pelicans star earn and what are the details of his contract extension?
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Zion Williamson, the No. 1 pick in the 2019 NBA Draft by the New Orleans Pelicans, ranks 110th among the league’s highest-paid players this year. The young American star has been a dominant force on the court since his rookie season.
He has already shown glimpses of greatness in his short but sensational NBA career, earning recognition as one of the best players in the league at just 22 years old. He has made the All-Rookie First Team in 2020, the All-Star Team in 2021 and 2023, and is currently averaging 26 points, 7 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game for the New Orleans Pelicans.
Zion Williamson’s current contract breakdown
The star forward agreed to a five-year, $193 million rookie max extension that will kick in after his current deal expires in 2023. Williamson could earn even more if he makes an All-NBA team or wins a major award next season, which would bump his contract to $231 million.
The extension is fully guaranteed and based on a quarter of the salary cap, which could go up to 30% if he makes an All-NBA team. The contract also has a poison pill provision until July 1, 2023, which means that his salary would be divided over the remaining years of his deal if the Pelicans trade him before that date.
| CONTRACT | AVG. SALARY | GTD AT SIGN | SIGNED USING | FREE AGENT |
| 5 yr(s) / $194,300,000 | $38,860,000 | $194,300,000 | Designated Rookie Extension/Bird | 2028 / UFA |
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Zion Williamson salary breakdown
Williamson’s current salary for the 2022-23 season is $33.5 million, which makes him one of the highest-paid players in the NBA. Here’s how his salary breaks down by different time frames:
Salary Per Month: $2.79 million
Salary Per Week: $644,231
Salary Per Game: $408,537
Salary Per Quarter: $102,134
Salary Per Minute: $6,758
Zion Williamson previous contracts and salaries
Before signing his extension, Williamson was on his rookie scale contract that he signed with the Pelicans after being drafted with the first overall pick in 2019. The contract was worth $44.3 million over four years, with team options for the third and fourth year.
Williamson made $10 million in his first season, $10.7 million in his second season, and $13.5 million in his third season. The Pelicans picked up his option for his fourth season, which will pay him $17.6 million in the 2022-23 season.
2019-2022
| CONTRACT | AVG. SALARY | GTD AT SIGN | SIGNED USING | FREE AGENT |
| 4 yr(s) / $44,271,137 | $11,067,784 | $20,002,920 | Entry Level/Rookie | – |
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