Wembanyama's shoe contract expires this October! The amount of his new deal sparks heated debate: a blank check to fill in any number?

On June 3rd Beijing time, famous journalist Shams reported that the new agreement between Curry and Li-Ning totals more than $400 million over a decade. On the program, Shams noted that Wembanyama's Nike shoe contract is set to end in October this year. Then, various athletic footwear companies are anticipated to present him with enormous offers.

Shams stated: "Focusing on the rising stars, Wembanyama has already made it to the ultimate Finals platform. Sources indicate that his shoe endorsement deal expires this October, at which point he will become a free agent in the sneaker market. This comes at a crucial moment: the 22-year-old has reached the Finals, just earned the Conference Finals MVP, and also won Defensive Player of the Year while being the first ever unanimous selection... His future in shoe endorsements is full of suspense. Clearly, he is the next super star candidate."

Shams mentioned that many young stars already have fixed shoe sponsors, such as Edwards, Doncic, Alexander, Tatum, and others. Now, Wembanyama is expected to land a similarly substantial contract.

In his first playoff journey, Wembanyama has played 17 games so far, averaging 23.2 points, 10.8 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 3.5 blocks per game, with shooting percentages of 51% from the field, 37% from three, and 87% from the free-throw line. The Spurs eliminated the Trail Blazers 4-1 in the first round, defeated the Timberwolves 4-2 in the second round, beat the Thunder 4-3 in the Western Conference Finals, and will face the Knicks in the Finals.

What price tag will Wembanyama's new shoe endorsement deal carry? Sony Vacarro, a legendary executive in the footwear industry, stated outright that some sportswear brand would offer Wembanyama a "blank check" (referring to an unlimited sky-high contract).

What do you think Wembanyama's new shoe contract will be? Feel free to leave your opinions in the comments.