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Akron native Chris Livingston to sign milestone contract with Milwaukee Bucks
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After gambling on himself and leaving college after one season for the NBA Draft, Akron native Chris Livingston is is cashing in.
Livingston, selected with the final pick in this year's draft by the Milwaukee Bucks , will sign a four-year, $7.7 million rookie contract with the first two years guaranteed, according to Shams Charnia of The Athletic. It is the largest amount paid to a final pick at his position (No. 58).
Livingston started 26 of his 34 games and averaged 6.3 points and 4.2 rebounds this past season as a Kentucky freshman.
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Livingston is represented by Rich Paul's Klutch Sports Group and Akron native LeBron James has served as his mentor.
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This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Akron's Chris Livingston to sign historic NBA rookie deal with Bucks
