John Wall will receive $207 million over the next six years from the Washington Wizards after signing a maximum extension this summer.
Not only did that pact secure the immediate future of the Wizards as a franchise, but that money will set up Wall's family for generations to come - something he wanted to ensure as quickly as possible.
"My kids' kids' kids should be fine," Wall told Michael Lee of The Vertical.
Wall could have gained another $50 million if he waited to sign next summer, but he wasn't willing to gamble. The star point guard would have needed to qualify for the All-NBA team to earn the super-max extension, and Wall didn't want to leave his fate in the hands of voters who have only recognized him once over his seven-year career.
"I only made All-NBA this year. All-NBA is not guaranteed," Wall said. "You've got six, seven guys that's guaranteed All-NBA every year because of how dominant they are. Other guys, it's like there are a couple of spots that's open and you never know what can happen.
"I never wanted to chance it, so I was like, why?"
Wall was signed to what was previously the maximum contract in 2015, but the salary cap has nearly doubled since. His four-year, $170-million deal will carry him over until 2022-23, when he will earn $46.9 million as a 31-year-old.
The four-time All-Star averaged 23.1 points, 10.7 assists, and two steals last season while leading the Wizards to the fourth seed.