Alexander s hourly salary is nearly 10,000 US dollars! Looking back on the changes in the super maximum salary: annual salary ranges from 1 million to 71.25 million

Alexander and the Thunder renewed their super maximum salary of $285 million in four years in advance, with an average annual salary of $71.25 million set a new record in NBA history. B/R interprets this crazy contract in different units of measurement: an annual salary of $71.25 million, a monthly salary of $5.94 million, a weekly salary of $1.48 million, an average of $868,900, a daily salary of $212,100, and an hourly salary of $8,840, which is converted to $147.26 per minute and $2.45 per second.

Alexander's super maximum salary contract is a microcosm of the current rise in NBA salary. Looking back at different eras in the NBA, see how high the super top salary can be obtained by super stars -

1980s: The salary cap starts, and the super top salary begins to appear

Salary cap: from $3.6 million when it was introduced in 1984 to $9.8 million in 1989.

Max salary rules: There has not been a strict maximum salary ratio limit yet, and the Bird clause allows the parent team to sign core players beyond the salary cap.

Super top salary representative -

Magic Johnson (Lakeman): In 1984, he signed a 25-year contract of $25 million, with an average annual average of $1 million, which was the "sky-high price" at that time.

Patrick Ewing (Knicks): An annual salary of US$3.25 million in the 1988-89 season, becoming the first player to earn more than 3 million in a single season.

1990s: Jordan was awarded the title of God, and his super maximum salary broke through the sky

Salary Cap: After the broadcast contract came into effect in 1995, the salary cap soared from 15.96 million to 23 million, reaching 26.9 million in the 1997-98 season.

Maximum salary rules: The 1998 labor-management agreement introduced a maximum salary limit, but Jordan became an exception due to the Bird clause exception.

Super Maximum Salary Representative -

Michael Jordan (Bulls): Salary of $33.14 million in the 1997-98 season, exceeding the salary cap of the season (26.9 million), accounting for 58% of the Bulls' entire team's salary, which is the most exaggerated contract in history.

Patrick Ewing (Knicks): Salary of $18.7 million in 1995-96, the highest salary for non-Jordan players at that time.

2000s: Garnett set a record, and the maximum salary rules were formed

Salary Cap: from 34 million in 2000 to 58.68 million in 2009.

Maximum salary rules: The 2005 labor-management agreement clearly stipulates the maximum salary ratio (25% in the age of 0-6 years, 30% in the 7-9 years, and 35% in the past 10 years), but there were still exceptions in the early stages.

Super Maximum Salary Representative -

Kevin Garnett (Timberwolves): The salary of $28 million in the 2003-04 season is the highest salary in that era, accounting for 45% of the team's salary.

Kobe Bryant (Lakes): Salary of $23.2 million in the 2009-10 season, topped the salary list for many years.

2010s: The broadcast dividend exploded, and the maximum salary entered the era of 100 million yuan. Salary cap: After the broadcast contract took effect in 2016, the salary cap jumped from 70 million to 94.14 million, reaching 101.8 million in 2019.

Max salary rules: The maximum salary ratio is fixed, and the designated veteran clause (Ross clause) allows rookies to break through the restrictions when renewing contracts in advance.

Super Maximum Salary Representative -

Stephen Curry (Warriors): His salary was US$34.7 million in the 2017-18 season, and his salary reached 40.2 million in the 2019-20 season, becoming the first player to have an annual salary of more than 40 million.

James Harden (Rockets): In 2017, he signed a six-year contract of $228 million, with an average annual salary of 38 million.

2020s: The salary ceiling is broken again, Alexander creates history

Salary Cap: 2023-24 season salary cap is US$136 million, luxury tax line is 165 million, and it is expected to continue to increase significantly in 2025 due to new broadcast contracts.

Max salary rules: The terms for the designated veterans are further relaxed, and the maximum salary can reach 35% of the salary cap, and new special cases may be born in the future.

Super Max Salary Representative:

Gilgers-Alexander (Thunder): signed a four-year contract of US$285 million in 2025, with an average annual salary of 71.25 million, a record high, with a salary of 78.77 million in the last year.

Jaylen Brown (Celtic): In 2023, he signed a five-year contract of US$304 million, with a first-year salary of 52.37 million, becoming the first player to have an annual salary of over 65 million.

The evolution of super top salary is not only a reflection of the player's strength, but also a comprehensive product of the league's commercial value, labor-management game and era background. As broadcast contracts and alliance revenue continue to grow, the future super maximum salary may continue to refresh your awareness.