1 year, $21 million! Extension officially reached! Thank you, Trae Young!

Congratulations, congratulations.

Shams, the insider:CJ McCollum has signed a one-year, $21 million early extension with the Hawks, including a 7.5% trade bonus.

A trade bonus means he receives a cash reward if traded, with the specific amount based on the contract terms.

In January of this year, the Hawks sent "New York Mayor" Trae Young to the Wizards in exchange for CJ and Kispert, and no draft picks were involved in the deal.

This 34-year-old veteran started 25 of 41 regular-season games for his new team last season, averaging 28.8 minutes, 18.7 points, 3.1 rebounds, 4.1 assists, and 1 steal per game, with shooting percentages of 45.6%, 35.7%, and 74.8%. In this year's playoffs, he started every game, averaging 32 minutes, 19.2 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, and 1.2 blocks, with shooting percentages of 46.5%, 30.3%, and 54.2%.

Notably, during the Knicks' championship run this year, the Hawks led by CJ were the only team to hand them two losses in a series—a testament to his impact. Details below:

First round: Knicks 4-2 Hawks; Second round: Knicks 4-0 Philadelphia; Eastern Conference Finals: Knicks 4-0 Cavaliers; Finals: Knicks 4-1 Spurs.

So, judging by the results of the 25-26 season alone, the Hawks' trade for CJ was clearly a huge win. As mentioned, they rewarded him with a contract worth over $20 million per year—the best recognition possible.

US media Hoops Hype noted:CJ becomes the second player in NBA history to earn over $300 million in guaranteed career salary without ever being selected as an All-Star. The first was Pistons forward Tobias Harris.

Yes, in his 13-year NBA career, CJ has never been an All-Star. He averaged 20+ points per game for 11 consecutive seasons, but his prime years were spent in the star-studded Western Conference, where he was consistently overshadowed by players like Stephen Curry. As a result, his reputation has never matched his actual ability.

CJ was born on September 19, 1991. He is a 1.91m (6'3") combo guard with a 1.99m (6'6") wingspan. He was the 10th overall pick in the 2013 draft, and his most notable individual accolade is winning the Most Improved Player award in the 2015-16 season.