Forbes Lists 19-Year Old Nigerian As The Highest Paid NBA Draft
Forbes has named Deandre Ayton as the hightest paid NBA draft signed in 2018 valued at $41.8m for two years.
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 the Atlanta Hawks and traded to the Dallas Mavericks, is scheduled to make approximately $32,618,812.
