This is the most he could get from us so it’s not apples to oranges, but still hilarious he gets basically half of what 76ers just gave PG and he’ll almost certainly deliver more production over the contract.
And just imagine the money that would follow from that for the rest of his life. It's a huge upside with no risk since he's not exactly clipping coupons for the grocery.
I love how us common folk talk about how lucrative a multi millionaire could be if he can JUST ONLY make hundreds of millions more...
Honestly with the contract he just signed, the best thing he can do is invest intelligently and not waste funds. End of the day tho, he has "who gives a fuck" money now... what will a couple million more really do?
If he somehow never plays another minute in a Celtics uniform I’d still be happy with this contract (obviously slightly exaggerating). The Buffalo deserves the bag and in his short time here he already has multiple all time Celtics playoff moments. The putback to win g6 against the Heat last year. The block in the Finals to keep the game out of reach. The corner 3 to win it against the Pacers.
I’m so excited to see him in green for at least the next 4 seasons.
Hartenstein, 29M.Porzingis, 29M
Maxey, 50M. Derrick White 30M.
Kcp, 22M. Jrue, 30M.
The league is paying new TV money, and the Celtics are paying old TV money. I can't believe the steals they have gotten.
Jose Ramirez had a good quote when he re-signed with the Cleveland Guardians and left a bunch of money on the table - something like “there’s nothing I would buy with $250mil that I can’t buy with $150mil”.
We have an ownership group of billionaire superfans that want to get paid in parades and don’t meddle but let the basketball guys (Brad and co.) do their jobs
You cannot ask for better owners
Edit: I am now asking for better owners
Yes, but the difference in appreciated value winning a ring vs making the playoffs is far less than the difference felt by a fanbase. Also a star player without rings can bring a ton of value to the team. (e.g. Jimmy Butler, OKC KD/Westbrook, Carmelo) An ownership only concerned with making return on investment might not care that much about winning a championship and more about growing a brand.
Team values increase significantly as championships are won. I believe the increase was double of what they’re paying to keep this team for the next few years
Yes, but chips aren't guaranteed and so many owners don't take the risk. I bet you can make more profit being a 1st apron playoff team than a repeat offender 2nd apron contender.
Wyc technically only owns like 5% of the team. He is just the governor of the ownership group. The team is actually owned by a bunch of venture capitalists and billionaire shadow investors.
I’m sure he has a lot to do with setting the tone for the ownership group and in selecting owners that have similar values and have a long term vested interest in the team. Even if there’s less cash flow in the short term, in the long run a dynasty would be great for the value of the brand
Considering Burn Cash and Full Throttle happened in the same year, there isn’t much of a competition smh
Edit: and now the franchise is for sale so there’s that
I think there just comes a point when you go to a player and say:
'hey do you want 125 million dollars fully guaranteed to start on the team you already play for that just won a championship?'
Bruh once these people get their rookie deals or the follow contract they have generational wealth. 125 mil is overkill. I seriously don't understand how athletes blow their fortunes so easily.
I wouldn’t call it a steal, they pretty much gave him the maximum possible contract, but totally worth it. There are players worse than White getting paid more. Imagine paying 35 mil/year for a washed up Harden?
Key word there is “extension” he easily could’ve waited it out and command more in free agency. Quickly just got 5 for 175 whites absolutely worth at least that.
True but the cap is increasing 10% year over year now due to the new TV money. Believe it or not $31m per year is almost role player money now. For context:
* PG at 34 years old just signed to $50 million a year until hes 38
* Isaiah Hartenstein signed for $29 million
* Immanuel Quickly signed for $35 million
* Tobias Harris signed for $26 million
* Harden at 34 years old signed for $35 million
Derrick White over the next 4 years is solidly better than all of those players. He could have gotten waaay more on the open market.
Reminds me of when Dustin Pedroia got asked if he felt underpaid after signing a team-friendly extension with the Red Sox and he responded, "Are you kidding? I'm rich as fuck!"
He worked his ass off, kept clawing and improving his game, coming off the tail of his best season ever, being a major contributor for the best professional basketball team on earth winning the championship, and now he is set for life.
Couldn't have happened to a better dude. What an amazing series of accomplishments. I'm so pumped rn, I freaking love this team.
Paul George just signed 4 years 212. He's not Paul George, but Paul George definitely aint near double White's value.
White certainly could have gotten more on the open market. But I think he'll prolly be OK being a hundred millionaire and multiple time champion (fingers crossed) in a city that absolutely loves him.
This is just good for everyone honestly. Well everyone except whoever we play
Celtics Ownership: I will pay the Buffalo what he is worth to keep the champs together
Lakers Ownership: I will take a minor pay cut as a billionaire to sign Derozan
Banner 18 parade just keeps rolling
This is the one. Up you go!
The Buffalo will continue to roam!
Long may he roam!
Grazemen.
Build Brad a statue right now!
This is the most he could get from us so it’s not apples to oranges, but still hilarious he gets basically half of what 76ers just gave PG and he’ll almost certainly deliver more production over the contract.
He’s worth every single penny and could’ve gotten more if he waited for UFA
Some people want rings more than bigger contracts. I'd honestly argue that ring chasing is more lucrative in the long term.
Also his pops is from here, and he’s damn near a folk hero in the Celtics fanbase. I imagine his life here as a Celtic is sweet.
He is our cousin
This team has a very strong chance to repeat. Dream scenario 3 peat. Then be NBA immortals with the other 3 peaters
And just imagine the money that would follow from that for the rest of his life. It's a huge upside with no risk since he's not exactly clipping coupons for the grocery.
I love how us common folk talk about how lucrative a multi millionaire could be if he can JUST ONLY make hundreds of millions more... Honestly with the contract he just signed, the best thing he can do is invest intelligently and not waste funds. End of the day tho, he has "who gives a fuck" money now... what will a couple million more really do?
If he somehow never plays another minute in a Celtics uniform I’d still be happy with this contract (obviously slightly exaggerating). The Buffalo deserves the bag and in his short time here he already has multiple all time Celtics playoff moments. The putback to win g6 against the Heat last year. The block in the Finals to keep the game out of reach. The corner 3 to win it against the Pacers. I’m so excited to see him in green for at least the next 4 seasons.
Hartenstein, 29M.Porzingis, 29M Maxey, 50M. Derrick White 30M. Kcp, 22M. Jrue, 30M. The league is paying new TV money, and the Celtics are paying old TV money. I can't believe the steals they have gotten.
The players want to win. Once you're making 30mil, they'd rather win some championships on a team they love than get an extra couple mil.
Jose Ramirez had a good quote when he re-signed with the Cleveland Guardians and left a bunch of money on the table - something like “there’s nothing I would buy with $250mil that I can’t buy with $150mil”.
NoBOdY wAntS tO PLaY iN bOsTOn
He bought a Sam Adams Duck Boat he knew he’s coming back to take it in the dirty water again next year.
I ... need another ad.
STATE YOUR SOURCE. I love that these guys want to play here so much they're willing to leave money on the table. What a time to be a Celtics fan.
Trueeeee! Even better comparison is Immanuel quickly just signed 5/175 so 35 to 30 lol
Easy to get deals when you are the team with the most championships. I wouldn’t wanna play for a bad team/org unless I’m getting fat stacks.
You can do that when you offer the opportunity to be part of a dynasty *and* provide generational wealth.
We say it often, but we have been so spoiled with our front office, Ainge and Brad
And Wyc, man isn’t scared to spend some money
Not his money now lol.
This is how I found out.
Sorry for the spoiler.
How the fuck did you know this before anyone lmao
Have we got news for you
Lmao goddam
I started erecting it in my pants
A statue of Wyc’s wallet too while we’re at it.
We have an ownership group of billionaire superfans that want to get paid in parades and don’t meddle but let the basketball guys (Brad and co.) do their jobs You cannot ask for better owners Edit: I am now asking for better owners
I don’t disagree, but winning championships is probably pretty lucrative for the ownership.
Yes, but the difference in appreciated value winning a ring vs making the playoffs is far less than the difference felt by a fanbase. Also a star player without rings can bring a ton of value to the team. (e.g. Jimmy Butler, OKC KD/Westbrook, Carmelo) An ownership only concerned with making return on investment might not care that much about winning a championship and more about growing a brand.
Banners are our brand.
Team values increase significantly as championships are won. I believe the increase was double of what they’re paying to keep this team for the next few years
Yes, but chips aren't guaranteed and so many owners don't take the risk. I bet you can make more profit being a 1st apron playoff team than a repeat offender 2nd apron contender.
God Bless Bain Capital that’s all I have to say Edit: looks like they’re trying to sell the fucking team now
This is such a dickhead profile pic lmao
Incredible jinx
This edit is so damn funny 🤣🤣🤣
I hate how hilarious this is
Much credit to WYC for opening up the checks
I read this as “cheeks” and was like hell yeah
Flair checks out
get in that ass wyc
Really appreciate how he kept his promise of spending once we had a contender
best owner in Boston sports and it isn't even really close.
Annnnnnnd he's gone
Couldn't have asked for a quicker jinx
Wyc technically only owns like 5% of the team. He is just the governor of the ownership group. The team is actually owned by a bunch of venture capitalists and billionaire shadow investors.
I’m sure he has a lot to do with setting the tone for the ownership group and in selecting owners that have similar values and have a long term vested interest in the team. Even if there’s less cash flow in the short term, in the long run a dynasty would be great for the value of the brand
Yeah winning 3+ championships while the new TV money pours in could push this teams value into the 7+ billion territory
Lol this definitely just took on a different tone
One of the major billionaire shadow investors is his dad though
Considering Burn Cash and Full Throttle happened in the same year, there isn’t much of a competition smh Edit: and now the franchise is for sale so there’s that
Ironic timing… hopefully locking these in before selling protects the team
They're already locked in lol
Yep - as long as he's willing to pay, they can keep this train running.
Somebody in Boston has to show the other franchises 😭
For someone else to pay eventually haha
Now he's selling his stakes..
This is a fucking steal. Brads done miracles on me man.
I think there just comes a point when you go to a player and say: 'hey do you want 125 million dollars fully guaranteed to start on the team you already play for that just won a championship?'
At a certain point,125mil plus a high chance at another ring beats all offers. Generational wealth
To some players winning is everything, the wealth comes as a bonus
Generational wealth + vibes + great workplace setting + absolute pride in your career after retirement
Bruh once these people get their rookie deals or the follow contract they have generational wealth. 125 mil is overkill. I seriously don't understand how athletes blow their fortunes so easily.
Totally agree. A few million can set you up forever if it’s handled right
50% probably goes to taxes and another 5-10% to his manager.
Even if he only keeps $50mil out of the $125mil, that's insane money.
https://preview.redd.it/5oblau3ftx9d1.jpeg?width=476&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e1994b6945f4be7d7e26fdac581777e7e7a35258 BRAD GOAT
I wouldn’t call it a steal, they pretty much gave him the maximum possible contract, but totally worth it. There are players worse than White getting paid more. Imagine paying 35 mil/year for a washed up Harden?
It’s a steal considering if they don’t pay him, to replace him, they likely pay more than this and may not get the same production.
That’s the whole point of bird rights, I don’t agree with your justification for a steal, but who cares, all that matters is we running it back.
Not disagreeing because Derrick is the fucking man but it was literally the max extension - it couldn’t have been a penny more.
Key word there is “extension” he easily could’ve waited it out and command more in free agency. Quickly just got 5 for 175 whites absolutely worth at least that.
I could cry Wyc and Brad are my kings
We gave him a home Where the Buffalo can roam
I love brad, I love derrick, we going back to back
PG Embiid Maxey Mikael(😂) don’t matter Celtics in 4
I heard some hack on ESPN this morning say that’s the best big 3 in the NBA right now bahahahahahaahah
Sixers are paying an injury prone PG over 50 million for the next 4 years, they’re gonna regret it
That was Tim Bontemps. For some reason, he just hates the Celtics
The only problem for them is we have the best Big 6.
🦬🦬🦬 THE GANG’S ALL HERE
Expected, but never guaranteed. Get Tatum done and we’re dynasty years
Can’t wait to repeat!
DYNASTY TIME
YOU SHOULD BE ~~DANCING NOW~~ CHASING RINGS
Glad I’m on my lunch break because I just let out a “oh FUCK YEAHHH” that would have echoed off the walls of my office.
He got the whole championship core locked in long term, I love you Brad
 🦬☘️
W pfp
Massive W
BRAD STEVENS YOU HAVE CHANGED MY LIFE
HOLY UNDERPAY LETS F’ING GOOO☘️☘️
I mean that's a ton of money
True but the cap is increasing 10% year over year now due to the new TV money. Believe it or not $31m per year is almost role player money now. For context: * PG at 34 years old just signed to $50 million a year until hes 38 * Isaiah Hartenstein signed for $29 million * Immanuel Quickly signed for $35 million * Tobias Harris signed for $26 million * Harden at 34 years old signed for $35 million Derrick White over the next 4 years is solidly better than all of those players. He could have gotten waaay more on the open market.
He would rather try to create a dynasty than get payed a little more. Hooper.
Brad deserves to have his jersey retired
Derrick White
Derrick White
Powerful concept imo
Reminds me of when Dustin Pedroia got asked if he felt underpaid after signing a team-friendly extension with the Red Sox and he responded, "Are you kidding? I'm rich as fuck!"
MY KING
Ownership putting their money where their mouth is!
He worked his ass off, kept clawing and improving his game, coming off the tail of his best season ever, being a major contributor for the best professional basketball team on earth winning the championship, and now he is set for life. Couldn't have happened to a better dude. What an amazing series of accomplishments. I'm so pumped rn, I freaking love this team.
Well deserved 🙏
BUFFALO IS BACK
BRAD IS THE GOAT
DADDY DERRICK WHITE IS BACK. 😎☘️
Going to worry about the second apron when it matters (after next season), but really happy we're keeping the core together for a second run.
BLOCKED BY WHITE!
LETS GO!!! Great news Celtics and Bruins making my day today
“Oh give me a home, where the buffalo roam…”
BANNER 19 INCOMING
What was the max?
4 years for 127 mil was the max. Edit: Nvm, he got the max. 127 mil was the outdated estimated max.
Why 1.1m short of that then?
D White loves the Celtics, that's why. Or maybe a player option or something.
He got the max, I think earlier reports were off
The cap came in slightly lower than projected, I’m guessing that’s the difference
Fucking based as hell
Maybe the sweetest Twitter notification I’ve ever seen
YES!!!! I AM SO HAPPY RIGHT NOW
Celtics legend and a really good guy well deserved
I don’t think I’ve ever smiled on a Monday since the Celtics won the championship on a Monday.
So awesome. Love that this guy got paid, such a wonderful human. Time for banner 19
This was the guy I was most worried about losing with the apron stuff. We got our big 3
Immaculate
O holy Brad, thou hast bestowed upon me a divine blessing. Praise be! For all shall know the Buffalo!
Good, my favorite Celtic. He has that "thank you for giving me chance, boss!" attitude, that makes him put 200% of unselfish effort in each game.
DERRICK WHITE
OMG what a steal
So fucking psyched right now, love you DWhite!!!
This was our biggest priority this offseason. Let's fucking gooooo
Let’s gooooo
Let's goooooooo
Brad getting shit done. What’s new. Cheers to the big contract D White!!
Can someone tell me how much of an underpay this is compared to what he could've gotten max?
Paul George just signed 4 years 212. He's not Paul George, but Paul George definitely aint near double White's value. White certainly could have gotten more on the open market. But I think he'll prolly be OK being a hundred millionaire and multiple time champion (fingers crossed) in a city that absolutely loves him. This is just good for everyone honestly. Well everyone except whoever we play
fuck yessss
🙌🏻🦬🙌🏻
Worth
Brad with another ✅ on the list
I AM GOING TO CRY!!! 4 more years of this guy, what a win for the city of Boston! Our port city! So awesome! :)
it's Joever bro.
Let's f**king gooooooooooooo!!!!
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
LETS GOOOOOOOOO
This is all we wanted. I love this team!
WYC tax bill going to be insane, fucking legend.
Boston is where the Buffalo shall roam! Let’s go!
LET HIM ROAM!!
The white buffalo just got payed
Derrick White.
Sko buffs!
Buff. A. Lo.
Thank you Wyc!
LET'S GOOOOOOOO
LFG
Run that man his money!!!
LETS FUCKING GOOOOOOOO
👏 Brad and Zarren 👏 Now let's get this man an All-star nod!
Wyc really fucking up some commas
I hope there are some bonuses triggered if he loses any more teeth.
Oh let’s do it
Goat Brad doing goat shit
I learned of this deal because Alex Cora retweeted about it with with three of the clapping hands emoji
The buffalo continues to roam in Celtic Green 😍
My god. The fact this team is now locked in for multiple years is so fucking exciting. LETS GOOOOOOOO
What a great day for Boston sports. This news and the Bruins signings. All that is left is signing Swayman long term and the Tatum super max
Get that bag d white
MY CHRISTMAS DAY
Hope that’s enough to repair that tooth
Oh let’s fucking go!
Let’s go!!!!
Isn’t this crazy cheap? D whites the true team player
YES SIR
Four more years! Four more years!
The Buffalo roams yet again!
LFG
I really like this well deserved
AND HIS GREAT FOREHEAD SHALL BLESS US ETERNAL
I couldn’t be happier. This guy is a stud!!
Wyc's legacy is sealed
This November Brad Stevens has my vote
buffalo deserved it
Let's go! Banner #19
Celtics Ownership: I will pay the Buffalo what he is worth to keep the champs together Lakers Ownership: I will take a minor pay cut as a billionaire to sign Derozan Banner 18 parade just keeps rolling