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

Published on 10/20/2021
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KLAY THOMPSON – $50 MILLION

The Golden State Warriors selected shooting guard Klay Thompson in the first round of the 2011 NBA Draft. By 2014, the Splash Brothers, Stephen Curry, and Thompson had set a record for the most three-pointers made as a duo in a single season with 484 made in a single season. The Warriors went on to win their first championship since 1975 the following year, in their very first season. The three-time NBA champion was forced to miss the 2019 and 2020 seasons due to an anterior cruciate ligament injury. Thompson had been training without restriction, according to Anthony Slater of The Athletic, who reported the news in August of 2020. It appears that his recuperation is nearing completion, and supporters are looking forward to seeing him play again.

KLAY THOMPSON – $50 MILLION

KLAY THOMPSON – $50 MILLION

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VINCE CARTER – $110 MILLION

Vince Carter is well-known for his ability to hit amazing slam dunks on the court. After being picked by the Toronto Raptors in the NBA draft in 1998, Air Canada became a member of the league. Since then, he has played for the Brooklyn Nets, Orlando Magic, Phoenix Suns, Dallas Mavericks, Memphis Grizzlies, Sacramento Kings, and the Atlanta Hawks. A personal net worth of $110 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth, has been estimated for the eight-time NBA All-Star. Vinsanity announced his retirement from the NBA at the end of his final season with the Hawks in 2020, bringing his career to a close. Vince is a sports analyst for ESPN and the host of his own podcast, which you can find here. In addition, he was recently recognized with the NBA Sportsmanship Award, which will be presented in October 2020.

VINCE CARTER – $110 MILLION

VINCE CARTER – $110 MILLION

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