Forbes: LeBron is NBA's highest-earning player for 2019-20
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LeBron James has topped Forbes' list of the highest-paid active NBA players for the sixth straight year.
The Los Angeles Lakers star leads all players with $92.4 million in total earnings for the 2019-20 season, including $55 million from endorsements with companies like Nike, Coca-Cola, Beats By Dre, Blaze Pizza, and more. Stephen Curry is second on the list with $85.2 million in earnings, followed by Kevin Durant at $73.2 million.
| Player | Salary | Endorsements | Total Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | $37.4M | $55M | $92.4M |
| Stephen Curry | $40.2M | $45M | $85.2M |
| Kevin Durant | $38.2M | $35M | $73.2M |
| Russell Westbrook | $38.5M | $18M | $56.5M |
| James Harden | $38.2M | $17M | $55.2M |
| Kyrie Irving | $31.7M | $20M | $51.7M |
| Klay Thompson | $32.7M | $15M | $47.7M |
| Chris Paul | $38.5M | $8M | $46.5M |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | $25.8M | $20M | $45.8M |
| Damian Lillard | $29.8M | $14M | $43.8M |
The NBA's 10 highest-paid players are slated to take home $600 million collectively this year, with $250 million of that coming from endorsements, appearances, merchandise, and media, according to Forbes' Kurt Badenhausen.
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