Top 15 Highest Paid NBA Players: Salary, Annual Contract and Earnings in 2022-2023

According to their salaries and endorsements, players will be entitled to an estimated $969 million in earnings in the upcoming season as a result of the NBA altering their contracts and career paths for 2022.

Luka Doncic is at the least of the Top 15 highest-paid NBA players. Doncic has an estimated Net worth of $45.6 Million. His estimated salary as an NBA player is $37.1 Million, whereas he earns $8.5 Million through brand endorsement.

Doncic has entered the 2022-2023 season, being the favorite to achieve the NBA MVP award. He has signed a $215 Million contract extension with his team, the Mavericks, in 2021. The extension happened after the player was voted first-team All-NBA two times in a row. He has recently made a contract with Nike’s Jordan Brand, which marks the first signature shoe for the Slovenian player. The contract with the brand is roughly $6 Million yearly. It also include Royalties.

The player made few records by breaking several Euro League and NBA champion history for which he has been awarded NBA ALL-STAR, ALL-NBA First Team, and NBA Rookie of the year.

He has been known because of his IQ while playing the game and the skills he used to make his country win the EuroBasket 2017. Luka began playing basketball at primary school when he was seven years old.

Anthony Davis is among the highest-paid NBA players and has a net worth of $47 million. His estimated salary as an NBA player is $38 million, whereas his passive income of $9 million comes from brand endorsements.

Davis plays for the Los Angeles Lakers; he missed the 2022–2023 season due to his injury, which kept the Lakers out of the playoffs. Anthony has endorsed this list of brands: PepsiCo, Mountain Dew, and Ruffles. The source of his income is also generated from his lime and jalapeno-flavored Ruffles brand.

He has been listed as an eight-time NBA ALL-STAR, Four NBA-ALL defensive team, and Four ALL-NBA first team. His ability to play on each side of the court has given him the title of "the best tall man in the history of the NBA."

He gained national attention after his performance at the March Madness Tournament and was picked by The New Orleans Pelicans.

It was his request to team up with LeBron James after the approval of the trade he asked for to the LA Lakers. Both players made a great duo, leading the Lakers to their first Championship since 2010.

Kawhi Leonard has a net worth of $ 47.5 million as of 2022. The player has amassed such a hefty amount with his annual salary of $ 42.5 million and his brand endorsements worth $5 million.

Leonard, unfortunately, missed the entire season of his four-year contract extension worth $176 million with the Clippers due to his partial tear in the ACL, which occurred during the playoffs of 2021.

Kawhi got lucky when the top brand-New, Balance, came into the basketball market for the first time since the 80s, making him the face of its push. Leonard plays a small forward for the Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA. Kawhi is in his tenth season, entitling himself a two NBA champion, a member of three ALL-NBA First Teams, and a five-time ALL-STAR.

The size of his extraordinary Wingspan and Hands, intellect, speed, and athleticism, are the primary reasons he rises to become the NBA’s top perimeter defender. He has been named The Klaw among NBA fans because of his extraordinary Ball-Hawking skills.

Kyrie Irving has amassed $47.5 million, including his annual salary of $36.5 million and endorsements worth $11 million.

To complete his four-year, $136.5 million contract with the Nets, Irving chose to exercise his $36.5 million player option for 2022–23. According to Ramona Shelburne of ESPN, most of Irving's endorsement contracts are past their expiration dates, and Nike is unlikely to renew its lucrative agreement with Irving after this season.

Along with LeBron James and Kevin Love, Irving was a member of the "Big Three" in Cleveland. In 2016, Irving assisted the Cavaliers in winning the NBA championship.

To escape James' shadow, Irving asked for a trade-in in 2017. Irving played for the Boston Celtics for two seasons after being acquired in a trade for several other players and draft picks. He signed with the Brooklyn Nets in the 2019 free agency period and is now a part of the team. Irving is well known for thinking that the Earth is flat, not rounded. In addition, he holds to various other conspiracies, including those involving Bob Marley and JFK.

Irving is regarded as one of the NBA's top all-around players despite his off-court convictions. However, Irving's NBA career has been significantly hampered by injuries. With Kevin Durant at his side, Irving will try to deliver a championship to Brooklyn.

Bradley Beal's net worth of $251 million makes him the eleventh highest-paid NBA athlete. He has gained the hefty sum based on a comparison of his salary of $43.3 million and endorsements worth $4.5 million.

After Nikola Jokic's $272 million deal that begins with the 2019–20 season, Beal inked a five-year, $251 million supermax contract extension this summer, making it the NBA's highest deal. Beal has endorsement relationships with Purina, Hotels.com, Recur, LMNT, and Nike's Jordan Brand, his largest off-court sponsor.

The Washington Wizards selected Beal with the third overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft. Beal made an immediate impact as a rookie, averaging 13.9 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game in a promising first season that made him win the Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month award twice. Beal was chosen for the NBA All-Rookie First Team after placing third in the voting for Rookie of the Year.

At the end of the 2020–21 season, Beal ranked second in the NBA in scoring, averaging a career-high 31.3 points per game, the sixth-highest mark in the previous ten years and the second-highest mark in team history. During the season, he also recorded career highs in field goal percentage (.485) and free-throw percentage (.889).

Beal concluded the season with a league-leading eight games with at least 40 points and a career-high 34 rounds of 30 or more points, which ranked third in the league (which ranked second). Beal was selected to the All-NBA Third Team due to these achievements. Beal became the 14th player overall and the fifth player in Wizards history to receive All-NBA Third Team honors.

John Wall has amassed $47.9 million, ranking him tenth in the top fifteen highest-paid NBA players list.

The total sum of his net worth is the comparison of his annual salary of $47.4 million and endorsements worth $500,000.

During the 2021–22 season, Wall did not play a single game for the Houston Rockets as the team rebuilt around a youthful core. Wall and the Rockets agreed to a buyout for the last year of his four-year, $171 million contract in June. He agreed to a $6.5 million cut and later agreed to a two-year, $13.3 million contract with the Clippers.

John played football at two different high schools throughout his time in high school. In Garner, North Carolina, at Garner Magnet High School, he made his debut. After two years, Wall had to repeat his sophomore year at Needham B. Broughton High School since his family had relocated to Raleigh. The 5-star prospect later joined the University of Kentucky's team.

Wall declared for the 2010 NBA Draft after playing just one season with the Wildcats. The Washington Wizards selected John Wall with the first overall pick in the 2010 NBA Draft. Wall continues to be a part of the Washington Wizards right now.

Paul George is among the ninth-highest-paid NBA players, with a net worth of $51 million. He has amassed this hefty amount with his salary of $42.5 million and brand endorsements of $8.5 million.

The forward played just 31 games last season due to injuries, but with George and Kawhi Leonard back, the Clippers are among the best to win the NBA championship. Nike, Crypto.com, Chime, American Express, Recur, and Thera Body are sponsors of George. He is a basketball player who has made and is continuing to make outstanding advancements. Unquestionably one of the top players in the NBA, George is a tremendous athlete. The former Olympian and multiple-time NBA All-Star continue to astound people with his accomplishments.

During his first year at Knight High School, he participated in organized basketball and played for the team Pump and Run of the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU). In his sophomore year, George played basketball for the JV team, but after the season started, he was moved up to the varsity squad. In his junior year, he was the lone non-senior on the varsity team's starting lineup.

When George participated in AAU competitions, he started to attract notice. His coach gave him the starring position in his senior season after he delivered an outstanding performance at the competitions. Thus, George led the Knights to the Golden League title.

He was chosen as the Antelope Press Player of the Year, the Most Valuable Player of the Golden League, and a member of the Daily News All-Area Boys' Basketball Team for the 2007–2008 season. Despite his successes, colleges did not see George as a top candidate.

James Harden has a net worth of $52 million, adding up his salary of worth $42.5 million and brand endorsements worth $17 million.

The 2017–18 NBA MVP chose to forego the final $47.4 million of his deal with the 76ers in favor of a new two-year deal that pays $33 million this year and contains a $35.6 million player option for year two. He also accepted a pay cut under the new deal. When Coca-Cola acquired Body Armor for $8 billion in 2021, Harden received a payout of more than $15 million as an early supporter and shareholder.

The third-seeded player in the NBA began his career in 2009 with the Oklahoma City Thunder before signing with the Rockets the following year. James is renowned for his superb skills and capacity to score big points, frequently assisting his team in winning key games. His outstanding abilities and commitment to the sport have brought him numerous honors, including "NBA Most Valuable Player" (MVP) and "PAC Player of the Year." He has also played for the NBA All-Star and All-NBA teams.

James's unique facial hair has won him a devoted following around the globe. In 2009, he gained notoriety for his beard and hadn't shaved it since. He goes by the moniker "The Beard," and his beard frequently appears on T-shirts and in numerous songs.

James became the first NBA player to record a triple-double and 60 points in the same game. He accomplished the feat in 2018 and surpassed Calvin Murphy's previous record of 57 points. He also participated in the national team's victories in the 'Olympics' in 2012 and the 'FIBA Basketball World Cup' in 2014. He primarily performs as a shooting guard.

Damian Lillard, with a net worth of $59.5 million, is the seventh highest-paid NBA player on the list.

Lillard committed to the Trail Blazers in July by signing a two-year agreement that keeps him with the team through the 2026–2027 campaign and pays him $63.3 million in the final year. Adidas, Bose, Gatorade, Hulu, Modelo, Oakley, and Tissot are a few of his sponsors.

He began his professional career with the Trail Blazers, and to mark his entrance into the business world, he was named the NBA Rookie of the Year. He agreed to a five-year, US$ 120 million contract with his side. He quickly attained a career-high of 51 points in a game and became the fastest player to make 600 three-pointers in the history of the NBA. Lillard currently owns the record for the fastest player to reach 10,000 points in the NBA, despite suffering many injuries. 

He is a renowned basketball personality in the US and the recipient of the "Magic Johnson Award." Along with playing basketball, he is a successful rapper and hip-hop musician who has released two successful albums and several songs.

Klay Thompson has been listed as the sixth highest-paid NBA player with a net worth of $61.6 million, compared to $40.6 million in salary and brand endorsements worth $21 million.

To his extensive list of endorsements, which is headed by the Chinese shoe and apparel company Anta, Thompson has now added Mountain Dew. Curry's Splash Brother, who missed the previous two seasons due to knee and Achilles problems, made a comeback to play 32 games the previous season. His current five-year, $190 million contract with the Warriors expires after the 2023–24 campaign.

Thompson was born into a sporting family. He was exposed to basketball at a young age because his father was a winner. His mother, a sports enthusiast, assisted Thompson in his athletic pursuits. Before starting his professional career, Thompson played three seasons of college basketball at Washington State University, where he made the Pac-10 Conference's first team twice. The Golden State Warriors selected him with the 11th overall choice in the first round of the 2011 NBA draft.

Thompson has broken many records over the course of his career. He owns the records for the most points scored in a quarter and the most three-pointers made in a single playoff in the NBA during the regular season. The NBA playoff record for made three-pointers in a game also belongs to him. He helped the "Warriors" win the NBA title in 2015, they're first since 1975. He and his colleague Stephen Curry established a then-NBA record for the most three-pointers made in a season with 484.

Russell has been listed as the fifth highest-paid NBA player with a net worth of $72.1 million, compared to $47.1 million in salary and brand endorsements worth $25 million.

The Lakers guard has sponsorship agreements with Hennessy and Nike's Jordan Brand in addition to his own companies, RW Digital and Honour the Gift, which launched their first retail location in Los Angeles last month. More than a dozen vehicle dealerships in southern California also have Westbrook's name.

Westbrook's basketball-loving father taught him the game. The point guard joined the Oklahoma City Thunder of the NBA in 2008 and quickly established himself as one of the game's most dynamic players. He guided his team to the NBA Finals in 2012 and won MVP honors in 2017 after becoming the first player in more than half a century to average a triple-double throughout an entire season. Westbrook, also well-known for his oddball attire, has worked with Barneys New York and started an eyewear line.

Westbrook averaged over 15 points per game in his debut season, earning him a spot on the NBA All-Rookie First Team. By the end of his third season, he had become just the fifth player in league history to reach those milestones, having amassed 4,000 points, 1,500 assists, and 1,000 rebounds. Westbrook assisted a young, dynamic Thunder squad in 2011 by pairing up with fellow All-Star Kevin Durant to go to the Western Conference Finals.

Giannis Antetokounmpo's net worth is $86.5 million, compared to his $42.5 million salary and $44 million in brand sponsorships.

The fourth version of the two-time NBA MVP's signature shoe, the Zoom Freak 4, was just unveiled by Nike. He has more than 15 sponsorship deals. Giannis was chosen by WhatsApp earlier this year to serve as its first international brand ambassador. The well-known messaging service unveiled a 12-minute documentary about Antetokounmpo's beginnings last month. Last year, he acquired a small ownership stake in the Milwaukee Brewers.

One of the best basketball players in the world, Antetokounmpo is also known as the "Greek Freak." He is the most seasoned and highest-paid player in NBA history. He also made history by finishing the regular season in the top twenty for points, assists, rebounds, and steals in all five statistic categories.

In 2011, he began his playing career with senior teams. Giannis Antetokounmpo agreed to a nearly four-year contract with the Spanish team the following year. He had a 6.8-point and 4.4-rebound average in his first season. He signed a $100 million, 4-year deal with Rs. in 2016. After that, he had a solid start to the 2018 season, scoring 175 points in his first five games alone.

Kevin Durant has amassed a total net worth of $91 million, ranking him as the third-highest NBA player. His annual salary is $43 million, whereas he has a brand endorsement worth $48 million.

Durant has endorsement agreements with Nike, NBA 2K, Coinbase, Dapper Labs, Call of Duty, Weedmaps, and FanDuel. His media company has also expanded with Boardroom.TV and projects on Showtime and Apple TV+. Athletes Unlimited, Gotham FC, League One Volleyball, Philadelphia Union, and the Premier Lacrosse League are just a few of the sports-related investments made by 35V, the venture capital arm of the four-time scoring champion.

Growing up, Durant excelled in basketball, emerging as one of the top prospects in the burgeoning Washington, D.C., area basketball scene by his first year of high school and becoming an All-American during his senior year.

He was also named to the first team of All-Americans and became the first freshman to win the title of College Player of the Year in the country. The Seattle Supersonics selected Kevin with the second overall choice in the 2007 NBA draft, choosing to abandon his college career after just one season.

Stephen has a net worth of $93.1 million, comparing his income and bonus of $48.1 million and an endorsement worth $45 million.

Stephen has a net worth of $93.1 million, comparing his salary and bonus of $48.1 million and an endorsement worth $45 million.

Most of the Curry's more than ten endorsement contracts are with Under Armour and its Curry Brand. He was an executive producer of the short documentary Queen of Basketball, which received an Oscar in March. Meanwhile, he finished his college degree at Davidson 13 years after leaving the institution.

Three months later, he added some more hardware by winning his fourth NBA title and becoming the inaugural MVP of the NBA Finals. The golf enthusiast will be a playable character in the video game PGA Tour 2K23.

In his debut season with the Warriors, Curry averaged 17.5 points per game and quickly established himself as the team's primary point guard. Curry played just 26 games in the 2011–12 season due to a string of ankle ailments, and he underwent ligament surgery in the offseason. He subsequently agreed to a modest four-year, $44 million contract extension with Golden State, enabling them to surround their rising star with other talented players.

The top of the list is none other than LeBron James, who has a net worth of $119.5 million compared to his salary of $44.5 million and endorsement worth of $75 million.

LeBron has fewer social media followers than the best soccer players, but his 137 million Instagram followers are three times as many as Stephen Curry's. This year, James relocated his Uninterrupted chat program, The Shop, from HBO to YouTube, allowing SpringHill more control over the show's IP.

James was selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2003, about 50 miles from where he was born, and went on to compete in his first Olympic Games as a player under 18 in 2004. James subsequently won NBA Rookie of the Year. Small forward was Richard Jefferson's position at first. He could only make brief cameos off the bench as a result. Nevertheless, he did take part in most of the USA's triumph over Angola in the final group game.

LeBron only played three minutes during the team's shocking semi-final loss to eventual champions Argentina and seven minutes during the team's victory over Lithuania in the bronze medal playoff.