What does Spencer Dinwiddie’s contract extension mean for D’Angelo Russell in Brooklyn?
On Thursday the Nets and Spencer Dinwiddie agreed to a contract extension for three years, $34 million. Dinwiddie, who owns season averages of 16.9 points, 4.9 assists, and 2.5 rebounds while shooting 47.4 percent overall and 36.8 from deep, has cemented himself as one of the best sixth men in the entire league.
Despite backing up D’Angelo Russell for much of the season, Dinwiddie has been more than a reserve. Over the last 10 games, Dinwiddie has averaged 20.