Take stock of the five most cost-effective stars in active contracts, Reeves is on the list, and Brunson leads

After the NBA signed this new broadcast contract worth $76 billion with platforms such as ESPN, the league's salary cap will continue to rise sharply in the future, so that the treatment of players will also rise with the rise. At present, the annual salary of top superstars in the league exceeds 60 million will become the norm. For example, Jokic is expected to sign a super maximum salary worth $212.2 million with the Nuggets this year. However, judging from his current age and strength, he is undoubtedly worthy of this price.

And it is in this era that looking at the performance and contracts of some stars in the league, you have to sigh that they are simply a clear stream. The contracts of these players are visible to the naked eye and cost-effective. For example, the five major stars we will take stock of next, their contracts are more valuable than the other. (Excluding rookie contracts)

5. Zubac

Average 16.8 points, 12.6 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1 block this season After playing last season, the Clippers decisively chose to renew their contract early. The two sides signed a three-year, 58.6 million contract, which was already relatively cost-effective at that time. After Zubac continued to evolve this season, it became one of the most cost-effective contracts in active service. This season, Zubac's average score, rebounds and assists have all hit career highs. His influence on the game has also been visible to the naked eye, so he was also selected for the best defensive team.

With the help of Zubac, the Clippers successfully entered the playoffs with a record of 49 wins. Although they were eliminated in the first round of the Nuggets, their personal performance in this round of the series is still remarkable. In 7 games, Zubac averaged 17.4 points, 10.1 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1 block, and his shooting percentage was as high as 65.9%. He consumed Jokic's energy on both offense and defense. Moreover, Zubac is only 28 years old now, and his annual salary will only be 21 million in the next three years. Therefore, it is even more obvious how wise it is for the Clippers to renew his contract with him in advance.

4. Reeves

Average 20.2 points, 4.5 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 1.1 steals per game this season Although Reeves was only a undraft, he has been improving since entering the league. With his performance in the 2023 playoffs, he was able to successfully sign a four-year, 53.83 million contract with the Lakers, but this price is still worth it compared to his performance. And after signing the contract, Reeves still did not stop. In the past two years, he has been refreshing people's perception of him. As an older white defender with poor physical fitness, he can still have a visible explosion at the age of 26.

This season, Reeves played close to 20+5+5 per game. He is now at the core of the ball on the court. In addition to scoring, he can also lead his teammates. Although Doncic's arrival allowed Reeves to continue to change his playing style, judging from the learning ability he has shown over the years, it will not take long for him to adapt to his current positioning. But the bad news is that Reeves' next contract cannot be so worth it anymore. According to the current situation, he has the hope of signing a contract with an average salary of more than 30 million next year, so the Lakers will also lose his contract dividend.

3. Gordon

Average 14.7 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.2 assists this season, after being traded to the Nuggets in the 2020-2021 season, Gordon quickly reached an early contract renewal with the team. The four-year contract of 86.64 million was reasonable at the time. Later, Gordon proved that this was a very cost-effective signing. He can be said to be the fourth position most suitable for the Nuggets in this league. He can eat cakes on the offensive end and have certain shooting and handling balls. Gordon can grab rebounds, lead defense, and assist in defense on the defensive end. His presence greatly relieves Jokic's pressure on the court.

Gordon was affected by injury in the regular season of the season, and his attendance and form were unstable, but he still played at the level of the third leader in the playoffs. During this period, Gordon averaged 16.2 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.6 three-pointers. His big heart saved the team many times at critical moments. If it weren't for him, the Nuggets would not have made it to the second round, and it would have been even more unlikely to play a series of games with the Thunder. Gordon will be eligible to renew his contract with the Nuggets in advance in the offseason. Considering that he is at his peak, the team has no reason to let him go, but in this way, the cost-effectiveness of his future contract will definitely not be as high as it is now.

2. White

Average 16.4 points, 4.5 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 1.1 blocks, this season. In the Celtics' championship last year, White played a very critical role. He averaged 16.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, 4.1 assists per game, and he averaged 3.4 three-pointers with a shooting percentage of 40.4%. In the offseason, he and the Celtics also signed a four-year, 118 million contract extension. However, now, White's instant combat power is still far beyond his value. This season, he has played the excellent level that the third leader of the championship team should have. Although the Celtics failed to defend their title in the playoffs, White averaged 18.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.1 blocks, and 3.6 three-pointers during the game. He proved that losing was not on his head. Now he can shoot three-pointers and handle the ball. He has a defense ability far exceeding ordinary defenders on the defensive end. Even compared to many defensive front lines, his performance in this regard is not bad at all. Considering that the league's salary cap will continue to rise in the next few years, even though White's annual salary will increase to more than $30 million from the year after, as long as he continues to maintain his current state, his contract will still be worth it..

1.Brunson

Average 26 points, 2.9 rebounds, 7.3 assists this season, after being selected for the All-Star and All-Squad last year, Brunson was qualified to renew his contract early in the offseason, or he could also sign a bigger contract this year, but he finally chose to enter the bag and sign a team of $157 million directly for four years. In this way, Brunson directly became the most cost-effective player in the active contract. With an annual salary of 25 million this season, he was not only selected for the All-Star and Best Team, but also led the team to the finals again after 25 years.

Brunson averaged 29.4 points, 3.4 rebounds and 7 assists per game, so he is undoubtedly one of the best guards in the current service. In the next three years, his highest annual salary season will only be only 40.54 million, so it is difficult for other players to have such cost-effectiveness in the contracts of him in a short period of time.