The Highest-Paid NBA Players
Published: May 26, 2018 | Updated: April 22, 2021 | Posted by: Mayee Gonzales | Lifestyle
True-blue NBA fans follow not only basketball games but the personal lives of their favorite NBA players as well. If you’re a fan of Russell Westbrook, for example, then you probably know that the 30-year-old loves fashion and dressing up—you’ll know it by just looking at his Instagram account. Indeed, when #ballislife, the NBA starts to become part of our lifestyle, our daily dose of news and tattle.
One of the most talked-about topics about the NBA are the players’ salary and wealth. Nowadays, NBA players earn not only through paid contracts but also through endorsements and merchandise. Remember when Nike paid Michael Jordan $110 million[1] for sales of his Air Jordan line? Yes, it was a lot of money and MJ continues to earn because of that deal.
Brush up on your NBA knowledge. Here are the highest-paid NBA players of 2019.
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10. Paul George
Team and position: Oklahoma City Thunder, Small Forward
Total earnings: $38.6 million
Salary/bonuses: $30.6 million
Endorsements: $8 million
9. Blake Griffin
Team and position: Detroit Pistons, Power Forward
Total earnings: $39.1 million
Salary/bonuses: $32.1 million
Endorsements: $7 million
8. Damian Lillard
Team and position: Portland Trail Blazers, Point Guard
Total earnings: $41 million
Salary/bonuses: $28 million
Endorsements: $13 million
7. Giannis Antetokounmpo
Team and position: Milwaukee Bucks, Forward/Guard
Total earnings: $43.2 million
Salary/bonuses: $24.2 million
Endorsements: $19 million
6. Chris Paul
Team and position: Houston Rockets. Point Guard
Total earnings: $43.7 million
Salary/bonuses: $35.7 million
Endorsements: $8 million
5. James Harden
Team and position: Houston Rockets, Shooting Guard
Total earnings: $47.4 million
Salary/bonuses: $30.4 million
Endorsements: $17 million
4. Russell Westbrook
Team and position: Oklahoma City Thunder, Point Guard
Total earnings: $53.7 million
Salary/bonuses: $35.7 million
Endorsements: $18 million
3. Kevin Durant
Team and position: Golden State Warriors, Small Forward
Total earnings: $65 million
Salary/bonuses: $30 million
Endorsements: $35 million
2. Stephen Curry
Team and position: Golden State Warriors, Point Guard
Total earnings: $79.5 million
Salary/bonuses: $37.5 million
Endorsements: $42 million
1. Lebron James
Team and position: Los Angeles Lakers, Small Forward & Power Forward
Total earnings: $88.7 million
Salary/bonuses: $35.7 million
Endorsements: $53 million
Source: Forbes.com
NBA players work hard to be successful and wealthy. Lebron James, Stephen Curry, and other NBA players went through months of training to thrive in their field. We’re sure they know how to invest and maintain a budget as well. Be smart when it comes to money. Let these NBA players inspire your financial goals.
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