The New Orleans Pelicans wasted no time locking up rising star Anthony Davis on Tuesday, when they agreed to a five-year, $145 million extension that starts in the 2016-17 season.
The deal, which was confirmed to USA TODAY Sports by two people with knowledge of the situation, ensures that Davis will be the most important part of the Pelicans' picture. The people spoke on the condition of anonymity because the deal was not yet announced. Davis was drafted first overall out of Kentucky in 2012, and his ascent has been as rapid as they come.
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