Why Gary Trent Jr.’s $64-million deal with the Bucks shocked the NBA world

The Milwaukee Bucks have agreed to sign Gary Trent Jr. to a four-year, $64 million fully guaranteed contract, a deal that stunned NBA observers around the league. The signing was particularly surprising because Trent had played his way out of the rotation on a struggling team last season, leading many to expect him to sign for close to the minimum salary. NBA experts and media members reacted with disbelief, noting that Trent is one of the rare role players this offseason to secure four fully guaranteed years in a tight market.