NBA Facts: Who Are the Highest-Paid NBA Players Of All Time?

Published on 10/20/2021
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GARY PAYTON ─ $50 MILLION

In his illustrious career as a point guard, Gary Payton has appeared for a variety of teams, including the Seattle SuperSonics, Milwaukee Bucks, Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics, and Miami Heat. He has been selected to the NBA All-Defensive First Team a total of nine times, which ties him for the most in the league’s history. With his time in the NBA, Payton earned an estimated total of $104 million in earnings, and Celebrity Net Worth estimates that he has a personal net worth of $50,000,000. Following his retirement, The Glove went on to work as a sports analyst while also appearing in a number of films, including The Breaks, Like Mike, Hood Hoops, and Sonicsgate, among others. Additionally, Payton spoke on the All The Smoke podcast, hosted by Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson, in which he talked about his NBA career in 2020.

GARY PAYTON

GARY PAYTON

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STEPHEN CURRY ─ $130 MILLION

Basketball point guard Stephen Curry has become well-known for his ability to shoot from the outside. Since being drafted by the Golden State Warriors in 2009 out of Davidson College, the three-time NBA champion has been a member of the team. While Celebrity Net Worth estimates Curry’s personal net worth at $130 million, his NBA salary in 2020 is set at a stunning $40.23 million, according to the website Celebrity Net Worth. Curry’s endorsements are estimated to generate between $30 and $40 million per year on average. He is the owner of his own production firm, Unanimous Media, which has formed relationships with companies such as Sony Pictures. In 2020, Ayesha Curry, the NBA star’s wife, appeared on The Kelly Clarkson Show, where she discussed how well her husband has been doing as a homeschooling teacher.

STEPHEN CURRY

STEPHEN CURRY

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