Current Contract
New Orleans Pelicans
Contract Start
December 2023
Contract End
June 2028
Duration
5 years
Contract Type
Designated Rookie
Total Guaranteed
$197.2m
2025 Salary
$39.4m
2023/27 Designated Rookie Extension
6 July 2022 - Zion Williamson signed 5-year (2023/27) Designated Rookie extension at New Orleans Pelicans worth $197.23 million of which last three season salary is not guaranteed and will be based on number of appearances he makes for the team. His average salary with this contract is $39.45 million/year making him the highest paid player in the team.
Contract Details
| Signed | Avg/Salary | Total | Team | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $39.4m | $197.2m | New Orleans Pelicans | Source |
Contract Breakdown (5 Years)
Season
Team
Age
Salary
2023-24
22
$34,005,250
2024-25
23
$36,725,670
2025-26
24
$39,446,090
2026-27
25
$42,166,510
2027-28
26
$44,886,930
| Season | Team | Age | Base Salary | Option | Remaining |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 |
|
22 | $34,005,250 | $163,225,200 | |
| 2024-25 |
|
23 | $36,725,670 | $126,499,530 | |
| 2025-26 |
|
24 | $39,446,090 | $87,053,440 | |
| 2026-27 |
|
25 | $42,166,510 | $44,886,930 | |
| 2027-28 |
|
26 | $44,886,930 | $0 |
Contract History
Year
Avg/Salary
Total
Team
2019
$11.1m
$44.3m
| Year | Avg/Salary | Total | Team | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $11.1m | $44.3m |
New Orleans Pelicans
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