Jericho Sims is an American professional basketball player who plays for the New York Knicks. Hailing from Minneapolis, Minnesota, Sims attended Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, where he emerged as a consensus four-star recruit.
Sims then played four seasons at the University of Texas, and was subsequently selected by the Knicks with the 58th pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. Notably, he showcased his explosive athleticism by recording a 44.5-inch max vertical at the draft combine.
Throughout his three seasons with the Knicks, Sims has been known as a high-flying dunker. At 6-foot-10, Sims has remarkable quickness and jumping ability for his size. His ability to soar above the rim and finish thunderous dunks has earned him recognition as an exceptionally athletic big man.
Jericho Sims Contract Breakdown
| Year | Base Salary | SigningBonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2022/23 | $1,637,966 | - | $1,637,966 | - | $1,637,966 |
| 2023/24 | $1,927,896 | - | $1,927,896 | - | $1,927,896 |
| 2024/25 (Team Option) | $2,092,344 | - | $2,092,344 | - | $2,092,344 |
How much is Jericho Sims getting paid?
Jericho Sims earned $1,927,896 during the 2023/24 NBA season.
According to Spotrac, Sims is on a three-year rookie scale contract with the New York Knicks, worth $5,658,206 part-guaranteed. Sims' rookie contract comes with the first two years guaranteed and the last one year is non-guaranteed.
How much does Jericho Sims make in a minute?
Jericho Sims’ salary for the 2023/24 season is $1,927,896. Now one year is known to have 525,600 minutes. If his total salary is divided by the number of minutes available in a year, then he makes around $3.67 in a minute.
Jericho Sims Career Earnings
After the end of the 2023/24 NBA season, Sims would have earned approx. $3.5 million from his NBA contracts.
What are the terms of Jericho Sims’ contract?
Since Jericho Sims’ is a second round draft pick, his standard rookie scale contract has a team option after the second season. This means the New York Knicks have the option to decide if they wish to sign him for the 2024/25 NBA season or not.
For the 2024/25 season, $651,180 is initially guaranteed, but an additional $1,302,359 becomes guaranteed on certain dates:
The extra amount becomes guaranteed on either July 16, 2024, or 10 days after the last day of the NBA's moratorium period in 2024, whichever comes later.
The full contract amount becomes guaranteed on either August 16, 2024, or 45 days after the last day of the NBA's moratorium period in 2024, whichever comes later.
How much of the Jericho Sims Contract is guaranteed?
Jericho Sims’ contract is partially guaranteed. First two seasons were fully guaranteed, but the third season is not guaranteed, as of April 2024.
Jericho Sims Contract History
Below are all the contracts that Jericho Sims has signed in his career till now:
July 10, 2022
Jericho Sims signed a three-year contract worth $5.66 with the New York Knicks.
August 8, 2021
Jericho Sims signed a two-way contract with the New York Knicks.
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FAQ's On Jericho Sims Contract
A. Jericho Sims is on a three-year $5.66 million contract with the Knicks. The Knicks have a team option for the 2024/25 NBA season.
A. Jericho Sims earned $1,927,896 for the 2023/24 NBA season.
A. Jericho Sims played collegiate basketball for University of Texas.
A. Jericho Sims’ is 6 feet 10 inches tall.
A. Jericho Sims has a 44.5 inch vertical.
A. Jericho Sims can play both as a center and power forward.
