Two years ago, John Wall signed a five-year, $80 million extension with the Wizards. It was the max he could sign for, and as the Wizards’ franchise player and one of the league’s best point guards, he was absolutely deserving of that deal. Since then, however, the league’s new TV deal and the influx of money have led to a lot more contracts that size; big contracts to players who don’t seem to deserve that much money. Wall’s a little annoyed at what now looks like a deal that’s below market value but he still congratulated the players for getting their money.
From CSNWashington.com’s J. Michael:
“People talk about me getting $80 million, now you got people getting $85 million that haven’t made the All-Star (Game) or anything like that,” Wall said Tuesday while watching his summer league team compete vs. the Dallas Mavericks at Thomas & Mack Center. “I guess they came in at the right time. That new CBA kicked in and they’re good now. Reggie Jackson gets five years, $80 million. I’m getting the same as Reggie Jackson.”
“That’s what happens,” Wall said. “But I’m happy for all those guys. To see anybody get the opportunity to live their dream out, get the opportunity to take care of their family when they can, it’s a blessing.”
