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Discover the Top 18 Highest Paid NBA Players in History – You Won’t Believe Who’s #1!

The list of the highest-paid players ever is topped by LeBron James, who recently signed a 2-year, $97.1 million extension.

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Top 18 Highest Paid NBA Players: It’s no secret that the National Basketball Association has produced some of the world’s wealthiest athletes. From superstar endorsements to shoe deals, these NBA players have made a fortune from their time in the league. Discover who are the richest NBA players and take a closer look at how they make their money.

Top 18 Highest Paid NBA Players

Player NameNet Worth
LeBron James$387.3 million
Chris Paul$330.7 million
Kevin Durant$306.1 million
Russell Westbrook$288.5 million
James Harden $268.6 million
Carmelo Anthony$262.5 million
Blake Griffin$255.7 million
Stephen Curry$254.7 million
Dwight Howard$245.1 million
Al Horford$239.1 million
Kevin Love$235.2 million
John Wall$229.1 million
Mike Conley$227 million
Paul George$217.1 million
Kyle Lowry$217 million
LaMarcus Aldridge$213.3 million
Gordon Hayward$206.8 million
DeMar DeRozan$201.7 million

18. DeMar DeRozan — $201.7 million

highest paid nba player - demar derozan
Highest Paid NBA Player – DeMar DeRozan

Age: 33

Team: Chicago Bulls

Awards: 5x All-Star, 3x All-NBA

Career stats: 20.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, 4.9 assists

Current contract: 3 years, $82 million

One thing to know: Last summer, when the Bulls gave DeRozan an $82 million contract, some NBA analysts criticized the move. However, DeRozan proved them wrong by averaging a career-high 27.9 points per game, making the contract look like a good investment.

17. Gordon Hayward — $206.8 million

highest paid nba player - gordon hayward
Highest Paid NBA Player – Gordon Hayward

Age: 32

Team: Charlotte Hornets

Awards: 1x All-Star

Career stats: 15.6 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists

Current contract: 4 years, $120 million

One thing to know: Hayward is a valuable player when he is on the court, but he has struggled with staying healthy. In the last five seasons, he has only played in more than 70 games once.

16. LaMarcus Aldridge — $213.3 million

highest paid nba player - lamarcus aldridge
Highest Paid NBA Player – LaMarcus Aldridge

Age: 37

Team: Free agent

Awards: 7x All-Star, 5x All-NBA

Career stats: 19.1 points, 8.1 rebounds, 1.9 assists

Current contract: n/a

One thing to know: Aldridge wasn’t the flashiest player, but at his peak, he owned one of the most skillful low-post games and a buttery jumper that allowed him to average 20-plus points per game in seven seasons.

15. Kyle Lowry — $217 million

kyle lowry holds two thumbs up during a game.
Highest Paid Nba Player – Kyle Lowry.&Nbsp;

Age: 36

Team: Miami Heat

Awards: 6x All-Star, 1x All-NBA

Career stats: 14.8 points, 4.4 rebounds, 6.3 assists

Current contract: 3 years, $85 million

One thing to know: Lowry is unique in that he didn’t make his first All-Star team until his ninth season, when he was 28. He’s been one of the NBA’s best guards since.

14. Paul George — $217.1 million

paul george pumps his fist during a game.
Highest Paid Nba Player – Paul George.&Nbsp;

Age: 32

Team: LA Clippers

Awards: 7x All-Star, 6x All-NBA, 4x All-Defensive, Most Improved Player

Career stats: 20.4 points, 6.4 rebounds, 3.6 assists

Current contract: 4 years, $176 million

One thing to know: George has long been one of the NBA’s best two-way players but has struggled to stay healthy. He’s played in just 58% of games the last three seasons.

13. Mike Conley — $227 million

mike conley dribbles the ball up the court during a game.
Highest Paid Nba Player – Mike Conley.&Nbsp;

Age: 34

Team: Utah Jazz

Awards: 1x All-Star, 1x All-Defensive

Career stats: 14.8 points, 3.0 rebounds, 5.6 assists

Current contract: 3 years, $68 million

One thing to know: Conley may not have made many All-Star teams, but he’s always been among the steadiest, two-way guards in the NBA and a fit on any team.

12. John Wall — $229.1 million

john wall smiles while warming up before a rockets game in 2021.
Highest Paid Nba Player – John Wall.&Nbsp;

Age: 31

Team: LA Clippers

Awards: 5x All-Star, 1x All-NBA, 1x All-Defensive

Career stats: 19.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, 9.1 assists

Current contract: 2 years, $13 million

One thing to know: The bulk of John Wall’s earnings came from a 4-year, $171 million contract he signed in 2017. Because of injuries and a trade request, he played just 40 games on it.

11. Kevin Love — $235.2 million

kevin love holds up his hand for a high-five as he walks off the court in 2022.
Highest Paid Nba Player – Kevin Love.&Nbsp;

Age: 33

Team: Cleveland Cavaliers

Awards: 5x All-Star, 2x All-NBA, Most Improved Player

Career stats: 17.6 points, 10.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists

Current contract: 4 years, $120 million

One thing to know: Love is entering the final year of his contract. Might this be his last season in Cleveland?

10. Al Horford — $239.1 million

al horford flexes during a game in 2022.
Highest Paid Nba Player – Al Horford In 2022.&Nbsp;

Age: 36

Team: Boston Celtics

Awards: 5x All-Star, 1x All-NBA, 1x All-Defensive

Career stats: 13.7 points, 8.8 rebounds, 3.3 assists

Current contract: 4 years, $109 million

One thing to know: According to ESPN’s Bobby Marks, Horford has only $14.5 million of his $26.5 million salary guaranteed, but it becomes fully guaranteed if he wins the Finals. The Celtics are currently the betting favorites to win the championship.

9. Dwight Howard — $245.1 million

dwight howard looks on during a game in 2022.
Highest Paid Nba Player – Dwight Howard In 2022.&Nbsp;

Age: 36

Team: Free agent

Awards: 8x All-Star, 8x All-NBA, 3x Defensive Player of the Year, 5x All-Defensive

Career stats: 15.7 points, 11.8 rebounds, 1.3 assists

Current contract: n/a

One thing to know: Howard ranks ninth in all-time earnings, but he has never signed a deal worth over $100 million, a sign of his longevity in the league.

8. Stephen Curry — $254.7 million

stephen curry looks off and smiles during an nba finals game.
Highest Paid Nba Player – Stephen Curry.&Nbsp;

Age: 34

Team: Golden State Warriors

Awards: 2X MVP, 1x Finals MVP, 8x All-Star, 8x All-NBA

Career stats: 24.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, 6.5 assists

Current contract: 4 years, $215 million

One thing to know: Curry was once underpaid, becoming MVP on a four-year, $44 million contract. Last summer, he became the first player to ever sign a second $200 million deal.

7. Blake Griffin — $255.7 million

blake griffin holds his hands to his chest during a game.
Highest Paid Nba Player – Blake Griffin In 2022.&Nbsp;

Age: 33

Team: Free agent

Awards: 6x All-Star, 5x All-NBA

Career stats: 19.8 points, 8.2 rebounds, 4.1 assists

Current contract: n/a

One thing to know: Griffin is only three years removed from an All-NBA season. He has certainly lost a step since, and he fell out of favor with the Nets last year, but he might still have more to offer a contender in a limited role.

6. Carmelo Anthony — $262.5 million

carmelo anthony yells while on the court in 2022.
Highest Paid Nba Player – Carmelo Anthony.&Nbsp;

Age: 38

Team: Free agent

Awards: 10x All-Star, 8x All-NBA

Career stats: 22.5 points, 6.2 rebounds, 2.7 assists

Current contract: n/a

One thing to know: Anthony is just 307 points away from passing Shaquille O’Neal for 10th all-time in points.

5. James Harden — $268.6 million

james harden looks on while resting his hands on his knees during a game.
Highest Paid Nba Player – James Harden.&Nbsp;

Age: 32

Team: Philadelphia 76ers

Awards: 1x MVP, 10x All-Star, 7x All-NBA, Sixth Man of the Year

Career stats: 24.9 points, 5.6 rebounds, 6.8 assists

Current contract: 2 years, $68 million

One thing to know: Harden took a significant discount with the 76ers this off-season, perhaps the result of a down year in 2021-22. But it also helped the Sixers built a formidable squad that should compete for a championship next spring.

4. Russell Westbrook — $288.5 million

russell westbrook looks on during a game.
Highest Paid Nba Player – Russell Westbrook.&Nbsp;

Age: 33

Team: Los Angeles Lakers

Awards: 1x MVP, 9x All-Star, 9x All-NBA

Career stats: 22.8 points, 7.4 rebounds, 8.4 assists

Current contract: 5 years, $206 million

One thing to know: Westbrook is in the final year of his contract, set to make $44 million this season. His play has declined, however, making his contract an albatross and all but impossible to trade.

3. Kevin Durant — $306.1 million

kevin durant looks on during a game.
Highest Paid Nba Player – Kevin Durant.&Nbsp;

Age: 33

Team: Brooklyn Nets

Awards: 1x MVP, 12x All-Star, 10x All-NBA

Career stats: 27.2 points, 7.1 rebounds, 4.3 assists

Current contract: 4 years, $194 million

One thing to know: Durant’s $194 million extension, which he signed last summer, kicks in this year, but he has requested a trade from the Nets.

2. Chris Paul — $330.7 million

chris paul looks on during an nba game.
Highest Paid Nba Player – Chris Paul.&Nbsp;

Age: 37

Team: Phoenix Suns

Awards: 12x All-Star, 11x All-NBA

Career stats: 18.1 points, 4.5 rebounds, 9.5 assists

Current contract: 4 years, $120 million

One thing to know: Paul, who took less than the maximum last summer to stay with Phoenix, hasn’t shown any signs of slowing down, as he led the NBA in assists last year — his 17th in the league.

1. LeBron James — $387.3 million

lebron james yells in celebration during a game in 2021.
Highest Paid Nba Player – Lebron James.&Nbsp;

Age: 37

Team: Los Angeles Lakers

Awards: 4x MVP, 4x Finals MVP, 18x All-Star, 18x All-NBA

Career stats: 27.1 points, 7.5 rebounds, 7.4 assists

Current contract: 2 years, $85 million

One thing to know: James signed a two-year, $97 million extension with the Lakers this week, which will help push his career earnings over the half-billion mark. And with the way James is still playing, it’s not out of the question he signs another big deal after that.

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