Victor Wembanyama is getting paid — but is helping out his team in a big way.

The Spurs superstar has signed a maximum rookie extension for $252 million over five years, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Friday.

It is the third-highest rookie extension in NBA history, according to the Worldwide Leader.

However, he took the extension at 25 percent of the salary cap instead of 30 percent escalators, which could help San Antonio build around him.

San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama defends against New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) during the second quarter of NBA Finals Game 4 on June 10, 2026. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post

As ESPN’s Bobby Marks noted, Wembanyama will make $43.5 million in the first year instead of $52.5 million he could have with the 30 percent escalators.

Of note, Stephon Castle is eligible for an extension next summer.

The deal for Wembanyama comes after the big man recorded career highs in points (25) and rebounds (11.5) per game as the Spurs made a run into the NBA Finals, where they lost to the Knicks in five games.

For the third straight year, the 7-foot-4 Frenchman also led the league in blocks per game (3.1) and came away with the Defensive Player of the Year.

Wemby did become a villain of sorts in New York during the NBA Finals, particularly for his shove of series MVP Jalen Brunson during Game 3 before actually getting called for a flagrant foul in the following contest.

Wembanyama in action against the Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns in the NBA Finals. Jason Szenes for NY Post

He was held to a 42.3 field goal percentage in the Finals, which was well below his 51.2 percent mark during the regular season.

Earlier in the day, Wembanyama appeared to allude to the deal when he posted to X.

“Spurs family, I’m here to stay,” Wembanyama he wrote.

“Whatever it takes.”