Guy Fieri is the mayor of Flavortown, and he just got paid.

From Forbes:

Guy Fieri, cable television’s so-called Mayor of Flavortown, recently signed a fresh contract with the Food Network for his popular Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives and Guy’s Grocery Games. It will pay the celebrity chef $80 million over three years, a $50 million raise from his prior agreement. 

The eight-figure deal makes the 53-year-old the top-paid chef on cable TV. His longest-running show Diners, Drive Ins and Dives, which has been on air since 2006, generated more than $230 million in 2020 ad revenue for the Food Network, according to data analytics firm Kantar.

Three years, 80 million dollars? That’s $26.6 million per year and takes him up to age 56, so he’s still in his prime right now. Great deal.

The other thing is that it’s a team-friendly contract. There does not appear to be a “no trade” clause, so if it doesn’t pan out for him, the Sixers could perhaps move Ben Simmons in a like-for-like swap that would benefit both sides.

Let’s put it in the ESPN trade machine:


Yep, that’ll work!

The Sixers might just have throw in a second round draft pick to seal the deal, but bringing Fieri over would be a great trade. He’s a 3 and D wing, career 37% shooter from deep. He can guard one through three and can get out in transition as well. He’s not the type of guy to create his own shot, but if you’re looking to add a little sizzle to your squad, then exploring this trade might make sense for the Sixers.

(on a serious note, Guy Fieri is a good dude and helped raise millions of dollars for restaurant workers during the COVID-19 crisis)