Interesting changes on the new CBA regarding first contracts

He was in the 2017 draft class, though, not the '18.
And only applies for 1st round rookies that have 5th year options. Which kind of devalues the 5th year and makes it scary to have multiple 1st round picks be great. You'll be forced to extend them after their 4th year due to cap hit of the 5th year.