10 Top Pay-outs NBA Stars and How Much They Made?
We play for money or glory or fame or else. Surely, it is not greed, its race of stars to stay higher and perform up to a level they make the maximum on green grasses of USA. The tough surface under their feet might feel their performance increasing every year. Some left the arena of USA Basketball with great records and heights other hardly match, but room of even going higher is always shinning like stars far in sky. Glory and fame are priceless for players who run to catch or snatch the ball for scoring it in the basket.
We also ran for some records of players who made history with their stellar performances. They might be still in hearts of the fans though their names might be written and shine on some record books and boards of hall of fame testifying the feat they achieved.
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is one of the most prime, admired and lucrative sports leagues, and its players stand among the highest-paid athletes in the world. The value of NBA contracts has increased multifold over the years. Let us take you through the list of the highest-paid NBA celebrities, with annual salaries are as much as $40 million to nearly $50 million. Let us begin with my favorite too …
1. Stephen Curry: Stephen, the Point Guard (PG) of the Golden State Warriors, is one of the most recognizable players in the league and has a whooping salary of over $48 million, like his achievements. Curry is a nine-time NBA All-Star and a two-time Most Valuable Player (MVP). Is’t astonishing? He is widely considered one of the greatest shooters in NBA history and has led the Warriors to multiple championships.
2. Russell Westbrook: Russell Westbrook represents Los Angeles Lakers as the PG. He is a former MVP and earns more than $47 million per annum, very near to Curry. Westbrook is a nine-time NBA All-Star and a former scoring champion. Quite a record though. His athleticism and versatility are exemplary and have helped his career float with several teams, including the Oklahoma City Thunder.
3. LeBron James: James plays as Small Forward (SF) for the Los Angeles Lakers. He is a four-time MVP and earns $44.45 million annually. With multiple championships and awards to his name, James is hailed as one of the greatest basketball star of all time. He has been named to the All-Star team 17 times and has won four MVP awards. Beauty of his game is always admired throughout his career.
4. Kevin Durant: Kevin is a Power Forward (PF) for the Brooklyn Nets. He is a two-time MVP and has a salary of $44.1 million. A dynamic, Durant has been one of the most successful players for the Brooklyn Nets with ten NBA All-Star awards and two championships, including one with the Golden State Warriors in 2017, to his name. He is famous for his scoring ability and has won four scoring titles throughout his career. He was one of my favorite too.
5. Bradley Beal: Beal – a Shooting Guard (SG) of the Washington Wizards – is one of the top scorers in the league and earns an annual salary of $43.3 million. The one-time NBA All-Star and remained among the top scorers of the league for several seasons. He has also been named to the All-NBA Third Team. What a star he was, with extraordinary games and abilities?
6. Damian Lillard: Lillard represents the Portland Trail Blazers as a PG and has led Trail Blazers to multiple playoff entries with his clutch performances. He is also a former Rookie of the Year. The six-time NBA All-Star enjoys an annual salary of $42.49 million.
7. Giannis Antetokounmpo: Antetokounmpo is one of the most sought-after PFs (Power Forwards) in the league. The two-time MVP represents Milwaukee Bucks and earns a salary of $42.9 million. With his athleticism and versatility, Antetokounmpo has led the Bucks to multiple playoff appearances.
8. Kawhi Leonard: Kawhi Leonard – an SF of the LA Clippers – is famous for his marvelous defensive abilities. He has seven appearances on the All-Defensive Team and has won two Defensive Player of the Year awards. It was really hard to cross him with ball and was just a like a closed net himself. He has led his team to two NBA championships and remained Finals MVP on both occasions. Leonard gets a salary of $42.492 million.
9. Paul George: Paul – another LA Clippers Guards – is on the list. He is the six-time NBA All-Star and has made it to the All-Defensive Team several times. Paul is equally good in guard and shooting positions and has been a top scorer in the league for several seasons. Paul earns a salary of $4.492 million.
10. Klay Thompson: Thompson plays for the Golden State Warriors in the shooting guard position. He is a five-time NBA champion. Thompson is known for his shooting ability and is a key player for the Warriors dynasty. He is a two-time All-Star and receives $40.6 million per annum in salary.
