Anthony davis contract new orleans

Anthony Davis, also known as "The Brow," is a professional basketball player who played for the New Orleans Pelicans from 2012 to 2019. Here are the details of his contract with the Pelicans:

Initial Contract (2012-2017)

• Signed a 5-year, $145 million rookie contract extension with the New Orleans Pelicans on July 9, 2015.
• The contract was worth $145 million over 5 years, with a player option for the final year.
• The average annual salary was $29 million.

Extension (2017-2020)

• Signed a 5-year, $240 million supermax contract extension with the New Orleans Pelicans on July 7, 2017.
• The contract was worth $240 million over 5 years, with no opt-outs or player options.
• The average annual salary was $48 million.

Trade to Los Angeles Lakers (2019)

• On June 15, 2019, Davis was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball, Josh Hart, and three first-round draft picks.
• Davis played for the Lakers from 2019 to 2020.

It's worth noting that Davis's contract with the Pelicans was a supermax contract, which is a type of contract extension that is only available to players who have been named to an NBA All-NBA Team. The contract was worth $240 million over 5 years, making it one of the largest contracts in NBA history at the time.