The Phoenix Suns have officially extended the contract of DeAndre Eaton, who was instrumental in his run to the NBA Finals last season, for another four seasons worth $133 million, according to reports.

The question of signing a new contract with the player, who celebrates his twenty-fourth birthday on Saturday, has been under discussion since the middle of this month, after the Suns accepted a $133 million offer made to the Indiana Pacers player, which opened the door for a free player. to stay with the team.

The player was bound by a four-year contract he signed in 2018 and was not eligible to move to any other team if the Suns made an offer that matched that of a competitor willing to serve him, and here’s what happened. .

Ayton is one of the league’s best centers, and the season before last, in which he led the Suns to the league finals before losing to the Milwaukee Bucks, he averaged 16.3 points on 10.5 rebounds per game, while his season average was 17.2 points on 10.2 rebounds.

For his part, Eaton expressed his happiness to remain with the Suns by tweeting: Phoenix! This is where I grew up and was recruited, this is where my son was born. We have the best fans in the world. I’m ready to get back to work with my teammates.”