The Los Angeles Clippers, following a choke job in the Orlando Bubble had something to prove coming into this season. With the promotion of former champion head coach Tyronn Lue following the firing of Doc Rivers L.A. targeted a cultural change heading into the 2020-21 season. With Lue as the outspoken leader of the franchise, the Clippers rode through it all, making it to their first ever WCF in the process.
Watch What’s Trending Now!
One of their key pieces in a franchise playoffs first was PG Reggie Jackson, a walking bucket who stepped up in Kawhi’s absence. Hitting shot after shot in crunch moments, Jackson, is headed for a 22-million $ payday as he is now guaranteed to return to Clipper Nation in 2021.
Breaking: Reggie Jackson plans to sign a two-year, $22M deal to return to the Clippers, his agents Aaron Mintz and Erika Ruiz told @wojespn.
Brought into the fold to boost the roster’s offensive arsenal, Reggie brought his A-game to the table. Therefore, as most experts predicted, Jackson is heading for a big payday with Clipper Nation this offseason.
Read More – Playoff P: Clippers’ Paul George Joins LeBron James in Unique NBA Playoff Feat
Playoff payday for Reggie Jackson
Adrian Wojnarowski broke the news just over an hour ago, detailing the intricacies of Jackson’s return to L.A. In a contract that spans over 2 years, Reggie will now earn 11-million $ this season, with no player/team option till 2023.
Jackson played a huge role in the Clippers run to the conference finals after taking over the starting job and was a top offseason priority to keep.
The L.A. Clippers front office straight up offered Jackson the maximum available contract using his Early Bird Rights clause with a minimum of 2 seasons. Anyhow, Clipper fans aren’t complaining, especially not after he proved his scoring prowess averaging 17.8ppg on 48.4% shooting from the field and 40.8% from 3.
Read More – ‘Thank You for Saving Me’: Reggie Jackson Breaks Down Following Clippers’ Elimination From 2021 NBA Playoffs
After being acquired via the buy-out market in late 2020, a DNP in the bubble playoffs saw Jackson’s value dip. However, his return to the franchise on a minimum contract proved a win win for both sides, in a season where he now cashes out with the pay day he’s about to sign!
Cap hit on Jackson signing: 2021/22: $10,384,500 2022/23: $11,215,260 They are signing him with the early bird exception that required a minimum of 2 seasons (not including an option). LAC still has the $5.9M tax ML 13 guaranteed contracts (if you include Kawhi)
Free agent G Reggie Jackson plans to sign a two-year, $22M deal to return to the Los Angeles Clippers as soon as allowable at 6 PM ET, agents Aaron Mintz and Erika Ruiz of @CAA_Basketball tell ESPN. The deal is the maximum LA can pay Jackson under CBA rules.
With PG13, Reggie Jackson, Marcus Morris and Luke Kennard now locked up for the foreseeable future, all eyes are on Kawhi Leonard’s free agency. The Clippers were the highest ranked from the 3pt range, and with this cast now set to continue in a Clippers jersey, this trend is likely to continue.
USA Today via Reuters
Jan 29, 2021; Orlando, Florida, USA; LA Clippers guard Reggie Jackson (1) and forward Kawhi Leonard (2) celebrate a basket to end the third quarter against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
As the remaining franchises load up to cash in against a Kawhi-less Clippers in the West, how do you think the current cast will fare next season?
Watch this story – Kawhi Leonard/Paul George and Other Top NBA Duos from This Season