Welcome to The Rookie Contract

Hello Everyone.  Welcome to The Rookie Contract.  In today's NBA world, the rookie contract is the most meaningful contract.  There are various reasons for this.  The biggest reason in this bloggers eyes is that by the end of the four year contract (four years for first round picks, assuming team options are picked up) players are generally considered a legitimate NBA player or at that point considered a bust.

If a player is considered a bust, then options are limited.  Most teams would rather focus on getting younger prospects then waste salary cap room and a roster space on a fifth year player who has yet come into his own in the NBA.  So at this point, most players are facing time in the NBDL, overseas, or a life outside of professional basketball.

If the player succeeds during his rookie contract, great things can happen.  Extensions can be given after the third year, player can sign during restricted free agency after his fourth year, or maybe pick up a qualifying offer to get unrestricted free agency after his fifth year.  Either way, if a player finds a role or a niche during his rookie contract, he will be making a career from then on and earning a much higher income.

This blog is going to focus on the players that are currently in their rookie contract.  These players are the future of the NBA.  The future superstars.  The future role models.  We will cover everything from stats, development, off the court issues, signings, trades, and much more.  We will also look into the draft and future players in the NBA.

I hope you enjoy the roller coaster that is about to get started.  Should be one hell of a ride.