AJ Green Cashes In: Milwaukee Bucks’ Sharpshooter Lands a Staggering $45 Million Extension

Justin Rimpi
AJ Green

Well, get your checkbooks out, because the Milwaukee Bucks just made it rain. In a move that screams “we believe in you,” the team has locked down guard AJ Green with a massive four-year, $45 million fully guaranteed contract extension. Let that sink in. Forty-five. Million. Dollars. For a guy who, just a couple of years ago, was probably wondering if his NBA dream was going to flatline.

This isn’t just a contract; it’s the feel-good story the NBA needed. Green, an Iowa native, went completely undrafted back in 2022. He clawed his way onto a two-way contract, hustled his way to a standard deal, and has now landed a long-term pact that secures his future through the 2029-30 season. It is the kind of underdog story that makes you want to stand up and cheer, even if you’re not a Bucks fan. The franchise saw a diamond in the rough and decided to polish it with a Brinks truck full of cash.

From Afterthought To Indispensable Starter

So, why the huge payday? Because Green has quietly, and then very loudly, become one of the most lethal shooters in the league. We’re talking about a career 42% shooter from beyond the arc. You don’t just find that kind of accuracy lying around. Last season, his 42.7% three-point mark was the sixth-best in the entire NBA among high-volume shooters. When it came to catch-and-shoot threes, he was practically automatic, hitting an insane 44.9%.

Remember the playoffs? When the Bucks’ backs were against the wall in a must-win Game 5, who did Head Coach Doc Rivers turn to? Not a seasoned veteran, but the 26-year-old Green. He didn’t just play; he balled out, dropping 19 points and logging a marathon 46 minutes. That is not just trust; that is a baptism by fire, and Green came out without a single burn mark. He’s now started all four preseason games, solidifying his spot as a core piece of this team’s puzzle.

What This Means For the Bucks

For Milwaukee, this is a no-brainer. They keep a critical piece of their offensive firepower from hitting the open market next summer. In a league where spacing is everything, having an elite shooter like Green to play alongside superstars like Giannis Antetokounmpo is worth its weight in gold. Or, in this case, $45 million.

Rivers has been singing his praises, noting that Green is more than just a spot-up shooter. “He’s really good with the ball coming off screens,” Rivers said. “His timing is getting better.” That evolution from a one-trick pony to a more well-rounded offensive threat is exactly why the front office felt comfortable making this kind of commitment.

It is a tale of perseverance, a testament to hard work, and a reminder that in the NBA, sometimes the biggest stars are the ones you least expect. AJ Green got his bag, and you know what? He earned every single penny.

Justin Rimpi

Justin has been a sportswriter for nearly a decade. He has previously written for 247 Sports an Sports Illustrated.