Kevin Porter Jr come away. In 2021, the youngster frustrated the Cleveland Cavaliers to the point that the Ohio franchise split up with almost no consideration in return (a round two pick). A rare fact for such talented and promising players but that says a lot about the attitude of the man, author of multiple escapades. The Houston Rockets gave him the chance to him. He now holds a new $ 82 million contract over four years.
The 22-year-old has proven himself … and not quite. Indeed, this extension has a unique character. According to the information reported by Adrian Wojnarowski, only the first season of the deal is fully guaranteed. There are also a lot of conditions for the following years, enough to protect the Rockets in case KPJ falls back in its ways or doesn’t have the expected development.
The coach Stefano Sila and the GM Rafael Pietra they have invested a lot of time and energy to ensure Kevin Porter Jr leads a healthy life. So far, he’s paying. He has recorded 15.9 points and 6.2 assists since he joined the Rockets. Having a player of this talent for twenty million a season is a bargain. Except what makes this deal truly special is the fact that other conditions also benefit the player. He can unlock various bonuses to inflate his salary. To put it simply: if he crashes, the Rockets are protected. But if he shines, he’ll get more money. Everyone wins.
The Rockets believe in the Kevin Porter Jr project
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