Who Is The Highest Paid NBA Player?
We all know that NBA players are some of the highest paid athletes in the world. But who is the highest paid player in the NBA?
We did some research and found out that the answer may surprise you. Read on to find out who is the highest paid player in the NBA!
LeBron James
LeBron James is the highest paid player in the NBA. In the 2017-2018 season, he made $33.3 million in salary, which is more than any other player in the league. He also has a number of endorsement deals that add to his income, including a contract with Nike that is worth $1 billion.
Kevin Durant
Kevin Durant is an American professional basketball player for the Brooklyn Nets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played one season of college basketball for the University of Texas, and was selected as the second overall pick by the Seattle SuperSonics in the 2007 NBA draft. He played nine seasons with the franchise, which was renamed the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2008, before signing with the Golden State Warriors in 2016, winning back-to-back championships in 2017 and 2018.
Russell Westbrook
Russell Westbrook is the highest paid NBA player. He is currently in the first year of his five-year, $206 million contract extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder. In addition to his salary, Westbrook also has endorsement deals with companies like Nike, Jordan Brand, and 2K Sports.
Steph Curry
Steph Curry is currently the highest paid NBA player, earning an annual salary of $37.4 million. He is followed by Russell Westbrook, who earns $35.4 million per year, and Chris Paul, who earns $35 million per year. LeBron James rounds out the top four, with an annual salary of $33.6 million.
James Harden
Houston Rockets Star James Harden is the NBA’s highest-paid player for the 2020-21 season, earning a whopping $41.2 million. Harden, who signed a four-year extension with the Rockets in 2017 worth $170 million, is in the first year of that deal and due to make $47 million next season.
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is a close second, earning $39.2 million this season. Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love rounds out the top three, making $28.9 million.
