Trent will probably get more next summer. He had shown flashes of progress before the bubble, and he proved he’s more than just shooter. His toughness helps him defend and penetrate inside the arc. Though he won’t sustain the 48% 3-point shooting he had in the bubble, he doesn’t need to.
But $53.76 million is a lot of money for someone who’d been earning just a minimum salary. There’s definitely risk with this plan.
Trent is betting on himself, which will be pretty darn exciting next season and into the offseason.
An extension could have been worth up to $53.76 million.
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