NBA Highest-Paid Players: LeBron James, Stephen Curry in the Top Earners of 2021
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Over the years, the NBA has grown into a worldwide popular league. With the increase in the league’s popularity, profits have skyrocketed, and athletes are getting paid handsomely for their hard work.
Speaking of making humongous salaries, there are a few players that are a notch above the rest. NBA superstars like LeBron James and Steph Curry have massive contracts. But which players are making the most of the lot?
Top paid NBA superstars in 2021
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Bleacher report recently tweeted about the highest paid players in the league for the year 2021. The list included the earnings of players from both their contracts and endorsements.
NBA's top earners in 2021 💰 @brkicks
(via @Forbes) pic.twitter.com/Gb2oW9IgE6
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 29, 2021
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James once again leads the pack as he is making a league high $95.2 million this year. After LeBron, Steph Curry and Kevin Durant hold the second and third spot on the list.
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However, there is a gap between their earnings and that of LeBron. Steph is making nearly $75 million, followed by Durant’s $65.2 million per year. At the fourth and last spot on the list is Wizards star Russell Westbrook, who is all set to make $58.1 million this year.
Who can dethrone LeBron James from the top spot?
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LeBron James recently turned 36-years-old, but the King is yet to show any signs of decline. But the day LeBron retires is not very far in the future.
Once LBJ is gone from the league, the spot for the league’s next face will open up. As of now, both Giannis Antetokounmpo and Luka Doncic are making compelling cases to become the next big thing for the NBA.
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Which player do you think will take the top spot from LeBron James? Let us know your views in the comments section below.