From the 60th overall pick in 2020 to a key rotation piece in Cleveland — Sam Merrill’s NBA story just added another chapter.

According to ESPN, Merrill has agreed to a four-year, $38 million deal to remain with the Cleveland Cavaliers, negotiated by Kieran Piller and Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports.

The sharpshooting guard has carved out a legitimate role with his elite perimeter scoring and reliable play. Merrill’s shooting helped boost Cleveland’s spacing all season, and now the franchise is investing in his continued development and value to the roster.

It’s a win for both sides — the Cavs keep one of the league’s most underrated shooters, and Merrill secures generational money after battling from the end of the draft board to the big time.