Former Kentucky forward Chris Livingston, the final pick of last month’s NBA draft, is signing a record deal with the Milwaukee Bucks, The Athletic reported.
Livingston will ink a four-year, $7.7 million contract, with the first two years guaranteed, making it the largest-ever salary for the last selection, per the report.
Drafted No. 58, Livingston played one season at Kentucky and made the Southeastern Conference All-Freshman Team.
He appeared in 34 games (26 starts) and averaged 6.3 points and 4.2 rebounds in 22.4 minutes per game for the Wildcats in 2022-23.
Livingston started for the Bucks in the Las Vegas Summer League win over the Phoenix Suns on Saturday night and scored 10 points on 3-for-8 shooting. He added six rebounds and three assists.
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