Thursday, June 07, 2012

Big Time Ballers: NBA's Top 5 Earners


Big Time Ballers: NBA's Top 5 Earners


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Big Time Ballers: NBA's Top 5 Earners


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#1 Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bryant’s total earnings this past year came in at a whopping $53.2 million, which includes his current three-year, $84 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers and another $28 million from endorsement deals with Nike, Smart Car and others. One thing not accounted for is his impending divorce from wife Vanessa. The couple reportedly didn’t have a prenuptial agreement. (Photo: Chris Chambers/Getty Images)

Big Time Ballers: NBA's Top 5 Earners

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#2 LeBron James

While LeBron James is focused on his championship run with the Miami Heat, one thing King James doesn’t have to worry about is money. In the past season, he brought in $49 million, including $33 million in endorsements, though he only made $16 million for actually playing basketball.
(Photo: Chris Chambers/Getty Images)

Big Time Ballers: NBA's Top 5 Earners

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#3 Dwight Howard

Dwight Howard’s total earnings were $28.9 million, which includes his $17.9 million salary with the Orlando Magic and $11 million from sponsors such as Adidas and McDonald’s. (Photo: Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

Big Time Ballers: NBA's Top 5 Earners

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#4 Dwyane Wade

Dwyane Wade made $27.7 million this season. Wade made a comfortable $15.7 million to play for the Miami Heat last season. (Photo: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)


Big Time Ballers: NBA's Top 5 Earners

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 #5 Carmelo Anthony

There’s nothing “mellow” about New York Knicks star Carmelo Anthony’s annual earnings, which reached $26.5 million, including a three-year, $61 million contract with the Knicks and $8 million in endorsements. (Photo: Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)


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