Biography & Early Wealth Journey

Robinson's deal was over a whopping ten seasons, and the league quickly changed how long players could sign for as they came out of college. Now, first-round draft picks entering the league do so on a rookie salary scale. Teams can pay between 80 and 120% of that scale, though most opt for the latter as a gesture of goodwill towards what is hopefully a franchise-defining star.

AJ Dybantsa with NBA commissioner Adam Silver (Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)

Most analysts agree this draft has four "surefire" picks. Alongside Dybantsa, Darryl Peterson (No. 2 to the Utah Jazz on a $61.8 million deal), Cameron Boozer (No. 3, Memphis Grizzlies, $55.5 million), and Caleb Wilson (No. 4, Chicago Bulls, $50 million) project to be stars for their respective teams. They're all making $50 million or more, the first time the top four picks in the draft will earn at least $50 million on their rookie deals.

Primary Income Streams & Multi-Million Contracts

As you might guess, the difference between the No. 1 pick and No. 30 picks is more sizable. Koa Peat, the 30th selection in this year's draft, is set for a $3 million salary this season and $15.5 million for the duration of his contract.

These rookie contracts are four-year deals, though the final two seasons include team options. It's rare a team gives up on a draft pick after two years, but occasionally we do see teams waive a guy if they just know it's not going to work out.

More likely, though, Dybantsa will have a solid start to his career in Washington alongside Anthony Davis and Trae Young. Young just signed a $212 million extension with the Wizards—a financial windfall Dybantsa hopes to one day achieve.

For now, he'll have to be satisfied with a larger deal than any rookie who's ever come before him.

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