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Patty Mills has signed a new contract, which will see him play for the San Antonio Spurs for next three years.
The news comes just a day after Mills required surgery for a torn rotator cuff that will see him on the sidelines for a up to seven months.
The contract is reported to be a worth $12 million, and although a verbal agreement has been reached between the parties it cannot be formalised until 10th July 2014, as per league rules.
The deal will be a relief to Mills, who was despondent after finding out the severity of his injury.
“You think nothing can deflate you (after winning a championship),” Mills said.
“It’s going to be a brutal recovery process. I’ll go straight into surgery, but I’m told the next four to six weeks I won’t be able to do anything, and it will be brutal.”
Although his NBA future is now secure, the injury will force Mills to miss the upcoming FIBA Basketball World Cup. Mills is passionate about playing for his country and despite disappointment about missing the tournament, he remains optimistic for the Australian team.
“Missing the Boomers is the toughest of it all, I have a tremendous amount of pride to play for Australia,” Mills said.
“This is a huge year for the team… It’s an exciting time and I’ve told the boys I’m going to be involved in any way I can. I have all the faith in the world this team can go and get something done.”
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