Bijan Robinson contract raises expectations for Jahmyr Gibbs

Robinson's deal, pushing the new-money APY to $22.25 million, serves as a key reference point for Gibbs' talks. Given their similar skillsets, both players likely aimed for at least $25 million per year in new-money APY. noplasticplease.life

Gibbs still has a chance to reach that target with his base APY. The "new-money APY" metric remains the accepted norm in the league, folding existing cash into future years. As Robinson's deal is a new five-year contract rather than a stapled extension, the financial comparisons are direct.