And the experts did it again! The specialist magazine Forbes published an unmissable ranking of the players with the most money in the 2020-21 NBA season. Although salaries for empty stadiums are cut by 20% due to the coronavirus, these five basketball players lead the league because they have millionaire commercial deals.
In fifth place, the protagonist of the revolution appears in the 2020-21 NBA season: James Harden. ‘The beard’ has a total profit of $ 50 million product of $ 33 million salary in Brooklyn Nets and $ 17 million for advertising purposes with brands such as Adidas, BodyArmor, Stance and Art of Sport.
Russell Westbrook is the fourth player to earn the most money by receiving in the current NBA season $ 58.1 million dollars. While many consider him an overrated star, the Washington Wizards pay him $ 33 million in salary and companies like Nike contribute an additional $ 25 million in sponsorship.
The star of Nets reaches third place. Kevin Durant and total revenue of $ 65.2 million they make him the number three player in the NBA to receive the most money. In terms of salary, KD earns $ 31.2 million, while advertising, sponsorships and investments bring an additional $ 34 million to his savings account.
Stephen Curry, second most moneyed player in the NBA
With a total profit of $ 74.4 million, Stephen Curry He is the second player with the most money in the NBA. The Golden State Warriors pay him a salary of $ 34.4 million and the point guard also receives an additional $ 40 million for advertising and investments with his company Unanimous Media.
The player with the most money in the NBA is LeBron James
‘The King’ is the ‘The King’! LeBron James is the player who makes the most money in the NBA by receiving $ 95.4 million in total revenue: The Los Angeles Lakers pay him $ 31.4 million in salary, and in terms of sponsorship and advertising, he receives $ 64 million.