Top 5 NBA Coach Salaries Compared to Stephen A Smith
Stephen A. is certainly one of the biggest names and has become a household name. Given how popular he is, Smith is one of the most well-paid sports journalists in the ESPN Network. As per Richard Deitsch, Smith earns a whooping annual salary worth $12 million. While what Smith does on the TV screen is commendable, his salary compared to that of others in the league certainly puts things into perspective. With a monthly salary of roughly $1 million, the veteran analyst earns more than any coach in the NBA. This sum is even higher than that any of the NCAA coaches or even higher than some of the NBA players.
Gregg Popovich – San Antonio Spurs
Gregg Popovich earned $11.5 million in 2021, according to Sportico.
Doc Rivers – Philadelphia 76ers
Doc Rivers' estimated salary is $6 Million per year.
Erik Spoelstra – Miami Heat
The Miami Heat hired Erik Spoelstra for $8.5 million
Mike Budenholzer – Milwaukee Bucks
According to estimates, his net worth for coaching the Milwaukee Bucks is worth $8 million
Nick Nurse – Toronto Raptors
Approximately $8 million is the annual salary of the Toronto Raptors coach, according to reports