According to the report, “the highest pay will go to 19-year-old Nigerian, Deandre Ayton of Arizona who is the number one overall pick who should earn a maximum of $41,242,888 over his rookie contract with the Phoenix Suns, including approximately $18,107,160 guaranteed during his first two years. Following Ayton is No. 2 pick Marvin Bagley III of Duke, who should make a maximum of $36,910,323 over four years with the Sacramento Kings”.
International star Luka Doncic, who was drafted by the Atlanta Hawks and traded to the Dallas Mavericks, is scheduled to make approximately $32,618,812.
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