How much will Bucks and Thunder players earn from the Final?

We have officially arrived at UAE 2024 NBA Cup Championship. And if the season’s two win-or-go-home teams are any indication, it should be a battle.

the Oklahoma City Thunder and Milwaukee Bucks They will compete at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas with a chance to hoist the NBA Cup trophy. Two of basketball’s best players, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Giannis Antetokounmpo, will compete for the crown and the swag that comes with it.

As Etihad fans already know, there is a good payday to progress past the group stage and reach the knockout rounds. However, the escalator becomes more lucrative the deeper you get into the tournament, with the winner of the NBA Cup earning life-changing money.

With that in mind, how much money are the Bucks and Thunder competing for? What does the runner-up get?

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As you can see, the difference between first and second place is more than double. Suddenly, the stakes were higher, with a $514,971 prize at stake. However, both Oklahoma City and Milwaukee have already received a significant amount of money to reach the final (about $150,000).

For stars like Gilgeous-Alexander and Antetokounmpo, that’s chump change, considering it’s equivalent to about one percent of their average annual salaries. However, he equals or exceeds the contract value of the 15th men on the Bucks and Thunder rosters and players on two-way deals. So, while it won’t affect everyone to the same extent, there is an incentive to help your teammates get a big raise.

With over half a million dollars up for grabs, expect the Bucks and Thunder to leave it all on the floor. Both clubs are also very excited about entering the competition, adding to the excitement. Milwaukee has won 10 of its last 12 games, while Oklahoma City is 9-1 over its last 10 games.