Top 10 Highest Paid NBA Players 2012

The total earnings of the athletes are derived from their bonuses, salaries, appearance fees, prize money, endorsement and licensing from June 2011 until June 2012, according to Forbes. The athlete’s agent’s fees and taxes were not deducted from their earnings.
Let’s look at the top ten highest paid basketball players:

10. Tim Duncan
Total earnings: $19.1 million
Salary/winnings: $17.1 million
Endorsements: $2 million


9. Chris Paul
Total earnings: $19.2 million
Salary/winnings: $13.2 million
Endorsements: $6 million

8. Kevin Garnett
Total earnings: $21.1 million
Salary/winnings: $17.1 million
Endorsements: $4 million

7. Amar’e Stoudemire
Total earnings: $22.7 million
Salary/winnings: $14.7 million
Endorsements: $8 million

6. Carmelo Anthony
Total earnings: $22.9 million
Salary/winnings: $14.9 million
Endorsements: $8 million

5. Dwyane Wade
Total earnings: $24.7 million
Salary/winnings: $12.7 million
Endorsements: $12 million

4. Kevin Durant
Total earnings: $25.5 million
Salary/winnings: $12.5 million
Endorsements: $13 million

3. Dwight Howard
Total earnings: $25.6 million
Salary/winnings: $14.6 million
Endorsements: $11 million

2. Kobe Bryant
Total earnings: $52.3 million
Salary/winnings: $20.3 million
Endorsements: $32 million

1. LeBron James
Total earnings : $53 million
Salary/winnings: $13 million
Endorsements: $40 million ( Nike, McDonald’s, Coca-Cola, State Farm and others)