SUMMARY
- Recently, Isaiah Stewart was arrested by the Phoenix Police Department after allegedly punching Drew Eubanks,
- Isaiah Stewart debuted in the league in 2020 after being picked by the Portland Trail Blazers and was traded to the Detroit Pistons two days later.
Isaiah Stewart is arguably among the rising players in the NBA. Despite joining the league just a couple of years ago, his contribution has been undeniable. The basketball player has recently been in the headlines for all the wrong reasons. After allegedly punching Drew Eubanks, he was arrested by the Phoenix Police Department. This has drawn attention to his career including his contract details, salary, etc.
Before debuting in the league, Stewart attended the University of Washington. He was a part of the University’s basketball team for only one season. This turned out to be more than enough for him to leave an everlasting legacy in the history of Washington. During Stewart‘s college career, he played 32 games and had an average score of 17.0 points, 8.8 total rebounds, and 0.8 assists per game.
Furthermore, the American basketball player was initially inclined towards soccer and boxing. It was in fourth grade when he decided to start playing basketball and he hasn’t looked back since then. Notably, he was around six feet tall at the age of 12. Isaiah’s parents Dela Stewart and Shameka Holloway have been supportive of his career and nurtured him in a loving home.
Isaiah Stewart is earning $5,266,713 in the 2023-24 NBA season
Isaiah Stewart debuted in the league in 2020 after being picked by the Portland Trail Blazers. However, he was traded to the Detroit Pistons even before he played his first game in the league. Stewart signed his first NBA contract on November 30, 2020, with the Pistons. The rookie scale contract is worth $15.10 million over four years and had a club option in the 2022-2023 and 2023-24 that has been exercised.
With the 16th pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, the Portland Trail Blazers select Isaiah Stewart. #RipCity pic.twitter.com/1R5gmAIebS
— Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) November 19, 2020
As per the contract, the average salary is $3,774,548 and Stewart is earning a base salary of $5,266,713 in the 2023-24 NBA season. Furthermore, in the current season, he has played 35 games so far. During this, he had an average score of 11.0 points, 6.8 total rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game. His fans strongly believe that Stewart is well deserving of this impressive salary.
Isaiah Stewart signed a rookie scale contract extension worth $60 million
In 2023, Isaiah Stewart signed a multi-year rookie scale contract extension with the Detroit Pistons. This contract is worth $60 million over four years. Notably, this amount is more than double his first NBA contract which is a result of his hard-working and promising performances. This contract will be effective from the 2024-25 NBA season and his average salary will be $15,000,000.
In addition to his impressive NBA contracts, the power forward has signed endorsement deals. Shortly after getting drafted into the league, Stewart signed an impressive deal with PUMA. While there is limited information about the deal that he signed, he is likely earning a significant amount. Furthermore, fans await to see how his journey unfolds and the effects of his recent arrest on his basketball career.