Top 10 NBA Players With the Highest Net Worth (Ranked)

Kyrie Irving’s net worth has been built off a lucrative on-court career and high-profile shoe deals. Over his 15-year NBA career, Irving has generated more than $300 million in basketball salaries alone, currently under a major multi-year contract with the Dallas Mavericks.

Off the court, Irving transformed a financial setback into a major business move. After parting ways with Nike, he signed a partnership with Chinese sportswear brand ANTA in 2023, serving as their Chief Creative Officer. He continues to earn millions through diverse investments, media projects, and other endorsement deals. He is also well known for his film character, Uncle Drew, which has earned him deals with General Mills and Aleve.

6

Giannis Antetokounmpo — $93.8 Million

Giannis Antetokounmpo is one of the best players in the world, and will certainly break the $100 million sooner rather than later.

The Greek Freak is on a three-year, $175 million deal with the Milwaukee Bucks that comes with a player-option for the 2027-28 season.

Giannis has some intriguing partnerships with brands like Breitling, Castrol, Google, and Johnsonville Sausage Company. His 2019 shoe release with Nike, the Zoom Freak 1, was the largest signature shoe launch in Nike basketball history.

5

Kawhi Leonard — $160 Million

Kawhi Leonard has been one of the faces of New Balance since 2018. The two-way wing has been plagued with injuries for much of that time, but is still a crucial player for the Los Angeles Clippers.

Leonard has made well over $300 million from on-court earnings and has notable sponsorship deals with Hyundai and Cargo Jet Airways. However, he found himself at the center of a scandal in 2025, after allegedly signing an endorsement deal with Aspiration, one of the Clippers’ sponsors.

4

James Harden — $165 Million

James Harden is still a quality point guard in the NBA and is currently on a 2-year, $81.5 million contract with the Los Angeles Clippers.

The Beard is in the latter stages of his 13-year, $200 million signature sneaker contract with Adidas, which he signed in the summer of 2015. Since that year, Harden has put together an NBA resume that rivals many of the legends from this generation.

3

​​​​Stephen Curry — $240 Million

The greatest shooter of all time comes at No. 4 on this list, which might come as a surprise to some. But there’s no need to worry, like everyone else on this list, Stephen Curry has generational wealth.

The face of the Golden State Warriors , Curry’s sponsors include 2K Sports, Callaway Golf, JPMorganChase, Subway, and Under Armour. Curry’s production company, Unanimous Media, has partnerships with Comcast NBCUniversal and Audible.

2

Kevin Durant — $300 Million

Kevin Durant is one of the greatest players ever, and he’s made a series of wise financial decisions off the court too. The now- Houston Rockets star has a lifetime contract with Nike, which is the third lifetime deal the company has given to an NBA player.

This agreement, signed in 2023, came nine years after Durant signed a 10-year, $300 million deal with Nike, proving to be a mutually beneficial relationship between the two parties. Durant additionally has over $450 million in earnings from his legendary NBA career.

Outside of basketball, he has invested in over 80 companies via his firm, 35V. Through his media brand, Boardroom, he co-produced the short film Two Distant Strangers, which earned him an Oscar in 2021.

1

LeBron James — $1.4 Billion

No. 1 is not a surprise to anyone. LeBron James has built himself an empire alongside his good friends Rich Paul and Maverick Carter.

James has a lifetime contract with Nike, ventures in the media company SpringHill Entertainment, a stake in Fenway Sports Group, ownership of Blaze Pizza, and a minority stake in Liverpool FC.

Even after his retirement, LeBron’s net worth will surely continue to grow in the coming years.