With NBA broadcast contracts breaking new records, players are earning by leaps and bounds, and contracts in the $200 million and above price range are commonplace. The first player with a salary of 10 million in the NBA at his peak was Ewing, and then there were players with salaries of 20 million, 30 million, and even 40 million, 50 million, 60 million, and 70 million such as Jordan and Curry. Today, 35 players have accumulated salaries of $200 million or more, with the lowest in the top 10 being $2It started at $7.6 billion, and the top of the list broke through the $400 million mark. So, who are these stars who have surpassed $200 million? (including salary for the 2023-2024 season).
Coming in at number 10 is: John Wall. His cumulative salary totals $2$7.6 billion. It's worth noting that Wall has played 684 games so far, an average of 40 per game$40,000, which can benefit $11,510 in just one minute, is undoubtedly the gold hand on the field.
In ninth place is: Shaquille O'Neal. O'Neill's total salary amounted to 2$8.6 billion. As the strongest center in NBA history, he led the Magic team to the finals, and after switching to the Lakers, he created three consecutive championships, which can be called a model of exchanging strength for the highest salary.
Bryant is eighth with a whopping 3$2.3 billion. He has signed five contracts, including $3.5 million for three years and $70.9 million for six years, which is extremely cost-effective compared to his contributions.
Coming in seventh is: Kevin Garnett. Garnett's cumulative gross salary is $3$3.4 billion. Since 1997, he has signed a total of 1The $2.6 billion payroll contract directly triggered the NBA's 204-day shutdown and prompted the league to reformulate the collective bargaining agreement.
In sixth place is: James Harden. His total salary is $3$3.7 billion. Despite only four years with the Thunder, he signed two billion-dollar contracts with the Rockets, the most recent of which expires after the season.
Wei Shao ranked fifth, with a cumulative salary of 3$3.9 billion. In order to realize his basketball dream and help the team recruit outstanding rookies, he voluntarily lowered his salary by $43.2 million, and if he succeeds in winning the championship, it will be a double harvest.
Fourth in the list is: Stephen Curry. His total salary is $3$5.4 billion. Curry spent more than 14 seasons with the Warriors, handing in four championships and two contracts worth more than $200 million.
Paul is next with a total salary of 3With $900 million, it is the strongest total salary. Paul's last $30 million contract will officially expire at the end of next season, and at the age of 40, he will still receive a $30 million contract, which may be an unprecedented miracle in NBA history.
Second place: Durant. Total salary3$9.6 billion. The top 15 players in the NBA's 75 superstars, a four-time scoring champion, can still cut 28 at the age of 352 points, looking at the entire history of the NBA, you can't find a second person.
Undoubtedly, the total salary reaches 4At $7.9 billion, LeBron James is the highest-paid active player in the NBA and is also firmly at the top of the total salary list.