Punchline: Don’t freak out if Okafor’s option is declined, because they might be giving him a raise.
Earlier this season, I discussed Jahlil Okafor’s contract and what it says about “the plan” for Jahzilla. Here’s the bit to focus on:
- A two-year minimum contract, non-guaranteed, with a team option
- $1,567,007, $50,000 guaranteed until January 10, 2019
- $1,702,486, $54,323 guaranteed until January 10, 2020 IF team option is exercised
- $54,323 is just the same percentage of salary in the second year that $50,000 is in the first year
If he plays the contract out, his Early Bird Rights will be established.