Memphis Grizzlies Guard John Konchar His agent George Langberg said that the three-year extension of his contract worth $19 million, which he had previously accepted, comes after he was initially offered a scholarship but was ultimately rejected by Purdue Fort Wayne.
Konchar has two seasons remaining on his contract and the extension will take him through the 2026-2027 season.
Konchar (26), is one of the most prominent league development stories. He will see his lifetime earnings rise to $30 millions with his new contract. He has transformed himself into a pivotal player on Grizzlies roster with the second-best regular season record in the league.
Konchar’s career-high of 18 minutes per game in last season saw him shoot 41% on 3-pointers as well as 51% overall. Konchar, who was undrafted in 2019, came out of the Summit League and began with the Memphis Hustle (G League) before making his way to the Grizzlies.
Konchar was a Grizzlies player for 72 games last season. He averaged career highs in minutes, assists, points and points. According to ESPN Stats and Information research, Konchar shot 44.8% from the bench on 3-pointers, which is third among players who have attempted at least 100 times.
Konchar and Desmond Bane They were the only Grizzlies to shoot 40% on 3-pointers and attempt at least 100.