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Top 10 NBA Players by Net Worth: Stephen Curry Ranks Fourth
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Top 10 NBA Players by Net Worth: Stephen Curry Ranks Fourth

Top 10 NBA Players by Net Worth: Stephen Curry Ranks Fourth

These NBA stars have not only shined on the court but also made smart financial choices off it. The league's rising media revenue suggests player salaries will keep climbing, pushing their wealth higher.

Among active players, veterans dominate the highest net worth list, excluding legends like Michael Jordan with $3.8 billion who are retired. This ranking uses Forbes data and focuses solely on current NBA athletes.

10. Devin Booker – $58.2 Million

  • Career earnings: $215,788,653
  • Contract: Five-year, $316 million deal with Phoenix Suns through 2030
  • Endorsements: Nike, Boss
  • Investments: Major League Pickleball, Overtime, GoPuff

9. Joel Embiid – $61.4 Million

  • Career earnings: $265,845,325
  • Recent deals: Multi-year sneaker contract with Sketchers
  • Other endorsements: Coca-Cola, Amazon, Hulu, Crypto.com
  • Off-court income: Approximately $10 million

8. Damian Lillard – $64.8 Million

  • Career earnings: Over $300 million
  • Contract: Three-year, $41.6 million with Portland Trail Blazers
  • Sponsors: Adidas, Gatorade, Oakley, Panini
  • Business venture: Founded an insole comfort brand

7. Giannis Antetokounmpo – $93.8 Million

  • Contract: Three-year, $175,369,698 with Milwaukee Bucks, includes player option for 2027-28
  • Last season earnings: $94.4 million (fourth among active players)
  • Partnerships: Breitling, Castrol, Google, Johnsonville Sausage Company

6. Kawhi Leonard – $120 Million

  • Career earnings: $325,772,011
  • Off-court earnings: Around $8 million
  • Brand association: New Balance since 2018
  • Current team: Los Angeles Clippers

5. James Harden – $165 Million

  • Contract: Two-year, $81.5 million with Los Angeles Clippers
  • Signature sneaker deal: 13-year, $200 million contract with Adidas (started in 2015)
  • Career highlights: One of the top point guards of his generation

4. Stephen Curry – $240 Million

  • Last season earnings: $156 million (includes $56 million on-court, $100 million off-court)
  • Sponsors: 2K Sports, Callaway Golf, JPMorgan Chase, Subway, Under Armour
  • Team: Golden State Warriors

3. Kevin Durant – $300 Million

  • Lifetime Nike contract: Signed in 2023; third NBA player with such a deal
  • Previous Nike deal: 10 years, $300 million signed nine years earlier
  • Career earnings: $447,853,045
  • Current team: Houston Rockets

2. Russell Westbrook – $375 Million

  • Career earnings: $345,897,096
  • Sponsorships: Nike, Hennessy
  • Investments: Pharmaceutical start-up, tech start-up, minority stake in Leeds United football club
  • Current status: Free agent after recent stints with LA Clippers and Denver Nuggets

1. LeBron James – $1.2 Billion

  • Lifetime Nike contract
  • Business ventures: SpringHill Entertainment, Fenway Sports Group, Blaze Pizza
  • Sports ownership: Minority stake in Liverpool FC
  • Role: Has built an empire with partners Rich Paul and Maverick Carter

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