Born on January 6, 1993, in Arlington, Massachusetts, Patrick "Pat" Bergin Connaughton plays as the backup shooting guard for the Milwaukee Bucks. At St. John's Preparatory School in Danvers, Massachusetts, Connaughton was a multi-sport athlete as he excelled in football, baseball, and basketball. He then played both baseball and basketball at the University of Notre Dame. In baseball, he demonstrated such a level of skill as a pitcher that he was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the 2014 MLB Draft with the 121st overall pick.
However, Connaughton chose to pursue his basketball dreams instead. In the 2015 NBA Draft, the Brooklyn Nets selected Connaughton with the 41st overall pick in the second round. However, he was later traded to the Portland Trail Blazers, where he spent three seasons. In 2018, Pat Connaughton signed with the Milwaukee Bucks. He was a key part of the Bucks team that won the NBA championship in 2021. According to Basketball Reference, he averaged 6.9 points and 4.4 rebounds and shot 38.9% from deep in the 2021 NBA Finals.
Pat Connaughton Contract Breakdown
| Season | Base Salary | SigningBonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2023/24 | $9,423,869 | - | $9,423,869 | - | $9,423,869 |
| 2024/25 | $9,423,869 | - | $9,423,869 | - | $9,423,869 |
| 2025/26 (Player Option) | $9,423,869 | - | $9,423,869 | - | $9,423,869 |
How much is Pat Connaughton getting paid?
According to Spotrac, Pat Connaughton is on a three-year contract with the Milwaukee Bucks worth $28,271,607. As per his contract, his salary is fully guaranteed with an average annual salary of $9,423,869.
Connaughton earned a salary of $9,423,869 for the 2023/24 season. He will earn the same salary for the 2024/25 and 2025/26 NBA seasons. Excel Sports Management is Pat Connaughton’s agent.
How much does Pat Connaughton make in a minute?
Pat Connaughton’s salary for the 2024/25 season is $9,423,869. If his salary is divided by total minutes in a year, Connaughton will make around $17.93 in a minute.
Pat Connaughton Career Earnings
According to Spotrac, as of December 2024, Pat Connaughton has earned $41,690,178 from his NBA contracts.
What are the terms of Pat Connaughton’s contract?
According to Spotrac, Pat Connaughton’s contract has a player option for the 2025/26 NBA season.
How much of the Pat Connaughton contract is guaranteed?
Pat Connaughton's contract is fully guaranteed.
Pat Connaughton Contract History
Below are all the contracts that Pat Connaughton has signed in his career till now, as per Spotrac:
July 18, 2022
Pat Connaughton signed a three-year $28.27 million contract with the Milwaukee Bucks.
November 23, 2020
Connaughton signed a three-year $16 million contract with the Bucks.
August 1, 2018
Pat Connaughton agreed to a two-year $3.36 million contract with the Milwaukee Bucks.
July 9, 2015
Connaughton agreed to a three-year $2.51 million contract with the Portland Trail Blazers.
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FAQs on Pat Connaughton
A. Pat Connaughton has a three-year $28.27 million contract with the Milwaukke Bucks.
A. Connaughton will earn a salary of $9,423,869 for the 2024/25 NBA season.
A. Pat Connaughton was drafted with the 41st overall pick in 2015 NBA Draft by the Brooklyn Nets.
A. Pat Connaughton plays as a shooting guard for the Milwaukee Bucks.
A. Pat Connaughton played college basketball for University of Notre Dame.
