With the NBA playoffs in full swing, this is the time of year where players really earn their money. But with all of the great players who are playing in the league now and have played in the past, who has made the most money in the course of their NBA career? The answer may surprise you. Here is a list of the 25 top earners in NBA history.
25. Rasheed Wallace– $158,110,581
Number Of Seasons Played- 16
Highest Salary In A Single Season: $17 Million
All Star Game Selections: 4
Championships: 1
24. Chris Paul– $158,226,325
Number Of Seasons Played- 12
Highest Salary In A Single Season: $22.9 Million
All Star Game Selections: 9
Championships: 0
23. Tyson Chandler– $158,586,645
Number Of Seasons Played- 16
Highest Salary In A Single Season: $14.8 Million
All Star Game Selections: 1
Championships: 1
22. Vince Carter– $159,087,631
Number Of Seasons Played- 19
Highest Salary In A Single Season: $18.3 Million
All Star Game Selections: 8
Championships: 0
21. Amar'e Stoudamire- $161,628,892
Number Of Seasons Played- 14
Highest Salary In A Single Season: $23.4 Million
All Star Game Selections: 6
Championships: 0
20. Tracy McGrady– $162,978,278
Number of Seasons Played: 15
Highest Salary In A Single Season: $23.2 Million
All Star Game Selections: 7
Championships: 0
19. Elton Brand– $164,901,096
Number of Seasons Played: 16
Highest Salary In A Single Season: $17.1 Million
All Star Game Selections: 2
Championships: 0
18. Jermaine O'Neal– $168,794,021
Number of Seasons Played: 18
Highest Salary In A Single Season: $23 Million
All Star Game Selections: 6
Championships: 0
17. Zach Randolph– $172,597,245
Number of Seasons Played: 15
Highest Salary In A Single Season: $17.8 Million
All Star Game Selections: 2
Championships: 0
16. Dwyane Wade– $176,115,934
Number of Seasons Played: 14
Highest Salary In A Single Season: $23.2 Million
All Star Game Appearances: 12
Championships: 3
15. Chris Webber– $178,230,697
Number of Seasons Played: 15
Highest Salary In A Single Season: $19.1 Million
All Star Game Appearances: 5
Championships: 0
14. Pau Gasol– $182,999,615
Number of Seasons Played: 16
Highest Salary In A Single Season: $19.3 Million
All Star Game Appearances: 6
Championships: 2
13. Ray Allen– $184,356,410
Seasons: 18
Highest Salary In A Single Season: $18.8 Million
All Star Game Appearances: 10
Championships: 2
12. Dwight Howard– $188,735,761
Number of Seasons Played: 13
Highest Salary In A Single Season: $23.2 Million
All Star Game Appearances: 8
Championships: 0
11. Chris Bosh– $186,936,512
Seasons: 14
Highest Salary In A Single Season: $23.7 Million
All Star Game Appearances: 11
Championships: 2
10. Jason Kidd– $187,675,468
Number of Seasons Played: 19
Highest Salary In A Single Season: $21.4 Million
All Star Game Appearances: 10
Championships: 1
9. Paul Pierce– $194,035,952
Seasons: 19
Highest Salary In A Single Season: $19.8 Million
All Star Game Appearances: 10
Championships: 1
8. LeBron James– $200,607,292
Number of Seasons Played: 14
Highest Salary In A Single Season: $31 Million
All Star Game Appearances: 13
Championships: 3
7. Carmelo Anthony– $201,120,659
Number of Seasons Played: 14
Highest Salary In A Single Season: $24.6 Million
All Star Game Appearances: 10
Championships: 0
6. Joe Johnson– $203,542,249
Number of Seasons Played: 16
Highest Salary In A Single Season: $24.9 Million
All Star Game Appearances: 7
Championships: 0
5. Tim Duncan– $238,262,300
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Number of Seasons Played: 19
Highest Salary In A Single Season: $22.2 Million
All Star Game Appearances: 15
Championships: 5
4. Dirk Nowitzki– $241,646,362
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Number of Seasons Played: 19
Highest Salary In A Single Season: $25 Million
All Star Game Appearances: 13
Championships: 1
3. Shaquille O'Neal– $286,344,668
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Number of Seasons Played: 19
Highest Salary In A Single Season: $27.7 Million
All Star Game Appearances: 15
Championships: 4
2. Kobe Bryant– $323,321,307
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Number of Seasons Played: 20
Highest Salary In A Single Season: $30.5 Million
All Star Game Appearances: 18
Championships: 5
1. Kevin Garnett– $326,362,956
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Number of Seasons Played: 21
Highest Salary In A Single Season: $28 Million
All Star Game Appearances: 15
Championships: 1
