Still the King: LeBron James Tops NBA's Highest-Paid Player List Again
New kingdom, same crown — is still the NBA's highest-paid player, topping the earnings list for the fifth-consecutive year with $88.7 million, according to .
Unsurprisingly, $53 million of that was made , with his lucrative deal the main contributor.
The King’s other non-salary profits came via other endorsements with Coca-Cola and Beats By Dre, as well as revenue from his Hollywood production company SpringHill Entertainment. His investment in the Blaze Pizza company was also cited as a key source of income.
Overall, players on the NBA’s rich list are getting richer, with the top 10 earners making $180 million more compared to five years ago.
Rounding out top five were Golden State Warriors ($79.5 million) and ($65 million), Oklahoma City Thunder’s ($53.7 million), and Houston Rocket ($47.4 million). Surprisingly, missed out on a spot in the top five despite having the second-highest selling sneaker.
Looks like it’s going to be a while before ‘Bron loses the throne.