The Warriors have officially signed first-round pick Jacob Evans to his rookie scale contract, the team announced today in a press release. While most transactions can’t be completed until after the July moratorium ends, first-rounders can sign rookie deals this week.
Evans, the 28th pick in this year’s draft, played his college ball at Cincinnati, where he averaged 13.0 PPG, 4.7 RPG, and 3.1 APG in 2017/18. The 6’6″ wing, who made 37.7% of his three-pointers during his college career, projects as a potential three-and-D option at the NBA level.
The NBA’s rookie scale will result in a first-year salary of $1.6MM+ for Evans, who will get a four-year contract with two guaranteed seasons and two team options. Assuming he plays out the full contract, he’d be eligible for an extension during the 2021 offseason and would be on track for restricted free agency in 2022.
Perfect fit for them. He’s a Jae Crowder type
And at $1.6MM, the money they want to spend to fill out the roster.
Don’t they have to sign him since he’s a first round pick? I thought signing first round picks weren’t optional and at a predetermined salary.
Jae Crowder with a bit more offensive ability. Really like the kid and he played for a bulldog culture under Mick Cronin