The Jazz have signed their three first-round picks — forward Taylor Hendricks, guard Keyonte George, and forward Brice Sensabaugh — to rookie scale contracts, according to a team press release.
Hendricks, the No. 9 overall pick, will make $5,569,920 in his first season. He’ll bank $25,351,580 over the life of the four-year contract. The UCF product averaged 15.2 points, 7.0 rebounds and 1.7 blocks in 34.7 minutes during his only college season.
George will receive $3,889,800 in his first season. The four-year contract is worth $18,816,885.
The No. 16 pick started 33 games for Baylor in his lone collegiate season and averaged 15.3 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 1.1 steals in 28.7 minutes per game. He was named the Big 12 Freshman of the Year.
Sensabaugh, taken with the 28th pick out of Ohio State, will bring in $2,448,600 as a rookie. The four-year deal is worth $12,576,077. He appeared in 33 games last season and averaged 16.3 points. 5.4 rebounds, and 1.2 assists in 24.5 minutes per game.
First-round picks virtually always sign contracts worth 120% of their rookie scale amount and the above figures represent those amounts. Rookie scale contracts are guaranteed for the first two years, with team options on the third and fourth years.
Always believed Jazz were all in on VW. But instead they are all in on building a team. Jazz are accumulating talent. And Markkanen being an all star. Was the beginning. This was a good draft. Kessler, Markkanen, Hendricks is a solid front line. Not only big but mobile. George plays out. Then this team is on its way. Plenty talent here. Patience is the best way to develop talent. Danny is doing all right.
The Jazz’s depth is looking good for this upcoming year. Should be another fun team to watch. It’s been fun to hear how many various other teams’ fans have also enjoyed watching this new Jazz era. Having all these exciting young draft prospects adds to that.
I’m excited for Summer League. Although, I believe 1-2 of them might be on a minutes restriction because they’re not much removed from their rehabs, mainly Sensibaugh. Guess we’ll see how far along he is.
Sexton Clarkson Markkanen Hendricks Kessler
Add George Sensabaugh Agbaji they really just need a reliable back up pg and reliable backup center.
Kris Dunn should start at PG, he was solid if unspectacular in his stint with the Jazz last season. They’ll probably backup him with a mix of Sexton Clarkson, George and Horton-Tucker(ugh). Olynyk was fine as a backup big. If needed Collins and Hendricks can slot up in a small ball lineup.