What must a player do to be eligible for performance bonuses in future seasons?

To qualify for performance bonuses in future seasons, a player must have a cumulative average of performance over multiple seasons. This requirement acknowledges that bonuses are often structured to reward sustained excellence rather than just achieving a single peak performance in one year. By looking at a player's performance over a span of seasons, teams aim to ensure that bonuses reflect a player's consistent contribution to the team rather than just an isolated achievement.

This cumulative performance evaluation helps teams gauge a player's reliability and potential long-term impact, thus deciding the incentive structures tied to bonuses. Options regarding achieving a goal in any year, maintaining consistent performance for just three consecutive seasons, or avoiding injuries do not align with the more holistic approach of assessing performance over multiple seasons to determine bonus eligibility.