Some of the biggest NBA superstars like LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and so forth did not make the trip for the 2023 FIBA World Cup for one reason or the other. However, there is no shortage of NBA talent in this year’s tournament. Notably, 27 of the 32 national teams in the World Cup have at least one player associated with the NBA. Furthermore, there are ten All-Stars representing their country’s colors this term. But who is the richest star in the World Cup?

Notably, 55 current NBA players are playing their part in the ongoing major event which is a record. The popularity of the World Cup has increased in recent years and it is evident from the number of top players showing intent in taking part.

The richest player in the 2023 FIBA World Cup

The NBA is one of the highest-paid leagues in the world. In basketball, it is head and shoulders above other leagues around the world in terms of player salaries. This makes the NBA a dream destination for professional basketball players around the world. In the past few years, players outside the USA have started to dominate the league.

The likes of Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Joel Embiid, and Luka Doncic are prime examples. Notably, the stars are generously compensated for their skills and the amount of fans they bring to the game. However, the richest player in the 2023 FIBA World Cup might come as a shock to many fans. It is Minnesota Timberwolves and French star Rudy Gobert in terms of total earnings, contract, and net worth.

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Gobert has an estimated net worth of $40 million as per Celebrity Net Worth. Also, he has earned over $176 million in NBA salary so far in his ten years in the league according to Spotrac.

Notably, the center signed a five-year $205 million contract extension with the Utah Jazz in 2020. Not everyone approved the huge contract. Notably, NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal openly criticized Jazz’s decision.

Top 5 richest players in the tournament

The top-5 richest players in the 2023 FIBA World Cup are 1) Rudy Gobert, 2) Nikola Vucevic, 3) Luka Doncic, 4) Karl-Anthony Towns, and 5) Anthony Edwards. Runner-up Vucevic who signed a three-year $60 million contract extension with the Chicago Bulls has earned over $153 million so far.

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The center has an estimated net worth of $30 million. Taking the third spot is Luka Doncic with a net worth of $25 million. He signed a five-year $215 million extension with the Dallas Mavericks in 2021. The Slovenian has so far earned close to $70 million in NBA salary.

Next in line is the talented forward Karl-Anthony Towns. The Dominican Republic star has an estimated net worth of $12 million. Towns signed a five-year $158 million extension with the Timberwolves in 2018. Notably, he has earned $146 million so far from the league.

Anthony Edwards is the only American in the list and he takes the fifth spot with a net worth of $14 million. However, he is the third Timberwolves star on the list. He signed a year $205 million extension with the Wolves in July 2023. So far, Edwards has earned $30 million in salary.

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