ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Magic showed Saturday how pleased they have been with the progress of center/forward Wendell Carter Jr., inking the fourth-year pro to a four-year contract that extends through the 2025-26 season.
Carter Jr.’s extension is, according to The Athletic, worth $50 million over the four-year period, which puts his entire contract worth about $72 million dating to his rookie signing with the Chicago Bulls. His rookie contract was to expire at the end of this season.
“It’s amazing. All of the work, all of the sleepless nights ...” Carter Jr. said. “Ever since I was a little kid I’ve dreamed about this moment and for it to finally get here is just a blessing. I give all the grace to God and I thank my parents every day for this. It’s a blessing, but it’s just the beginning. I don’t want to feel like I’m content with this.
