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#7 KEVIN DURANT- $63.9 million
He may have missed the entire 2019-20 season due to an Achilles tendon rupture injury, but Kevin Durant remains one of the most famous basketball players of the modern time.
Durant joined Brooklyn Nets from the Golden State Warriors in 2019, signing a four-year, $164 million contract. Primarily a small forward, Durant's playmaking and scoring abilities are well-renowned. He is also a philanthropist; in 2013 he pledged $1 million to the American Red Cross for the victims of the 2013 Moore tornado.
The basketball player earned $35 million from various endorsement deals, and took home $28.9 million as part of his salary and winnings.
#6 STEPHEN CURRY- $74.4 million
Regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of the modern generation, Stephen Curry has been hailed by critics as the greatest shooter in NBA history.
A incredibly consistent three-point shooter, Curry is credited with having revolutionised the game with his regular three-point shots. He has been named the NBA Most Valuable Player twice and has won three NBA championships with the Golden State Warriors.
The 32-year old plays as the point guard for the Warriors. He made $44 million from his endorsement deals, while earning $30.4 million as his salary and his winnings.
#5 LeBRON JAMES- $88.2 million
Often hailed by many as the greatest basketball player of all-time, LeBron James is the third and final basketball player to feature in this list.
The 35-year old holds the all-time record for playoff points, comes third for all-time points and eighth for all-time assists. Currently plying his trade for the Los Angeles Lakers, James has had spells with Cleveland Cavaliers (twice) and Miami Heat.
One of the most popular athletes in the world, James took home $60 million from his endorsement deals, while his salary and winnings accounted for $28.2 million.
#4 NEYMAR Jr. - $95.5 million
One of the most recognizable faces in the world right now, Neymar is seen as one of the best players in the world.
Having begun his career with Santos, Neymar's European adventure began when he moved to Barcelona in 2013, enjoying a trophy-laden spell with the club and forming a feared attacking trident with Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez. He moved to Paris Saint-Germain for €222 million in 2017, a world-record transfer fee.
The Brazil international is one of the most important players for the Parisien giants, and played a vital role in their run to the Champions League final last season. He made $25 million from his various endorsements, and took home $70.5 million as his salary/winnings.
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