LeBron tops Forbes' 2021-22 list of highest-paid NBA players
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LeBron James is the NBA's top earner for the 2021-22 season.
The Los Angeles Lakers star claimed the No. 1 spot on Forbes' list of the highest-paid NBA players for the eighth straight year. James is set to earn $111.2 million, including $41.2 million in salary and an estimated $70 million from off-court ventures.
The $111.2 million is a new NBA earnings record, breaking the previous mark of $96.5 million set by James last season.
Stephen Curry is the second-highest-paid player with $92.8 million and Kevin Durant is third with $87.9 million.
In total, the NBA's 10 highest earners are slated to make $714 million in 2021-22, marking an increase of 28% from last season.
Here's the complete list:
| RANK | PLAYER | TOTAL EARNINGS | SALARY | ENDORSEMENTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | LeBron James | $111.2M | $41.2M | $70M |
| 2. | Stephen Curry | $92.8M | $45.8M | $47M |
| 3. | Kevin Durant | $87.9M | $40.9M | $47M |
| 4. | Giannis Antetokounmpo | $80.3M | $39.3M | $41M |
| 5. | Russell Westbrook | $74.2M | $44.2M | $30M |
| 6. | James Harden | $62.3M | $44.3M | $18M |
| 7. | Damian Lillard | $56.3M | $39.3M | $17M |
| 8. | Klay Thompson | $54M | $38M | $16M |
| 9. | Paul George | $47.8M | $39.3M | $8.5M |
| 10. | Jimmy Butler | $47M | $36M | $11M |