Strikes me as an overpay. Yes, he is talented, but he doesn't produce like an elite-level player, but is now being paid as such.
Barzal is an interesting case. He has elite-level skill, and his numbers are solid. He is a #1 center, but definitely not an elite-level #1 center. Now he is being paid as one. I guess with the expectation that salaries are going to take a big jump in the upcoming seasons, this contract might be fine. I don't think it will ever be considered a great deal, however.
I have wondered how Barzal would do with some better offensive players to play with. Maybe he is an actual elite player, rather than a good player with some fancy elite-level skills (if you get what I mean).
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