📘 Chapter 1: The Guaranteed First-Round Rookie Deal When a player is selected in the first round of the NBA Draft, their contract is structured by the league’s rookie salary scale. It’s a guaranteed four-year deal, with: 📌 Example: Victor Wembanyama, the #1 pick in 2023, signed a contract worth over $55 million across four years. 🧠 Fan Note: This gives…