Are you curious about which NBA players are raking in the big bucks? Look no further than this list of the biggest NBA contracts.
1. Russell Westbrook – $206.8 million: In 2017, the Oklahoma City Thunder signed Westbrook to a five-year extension worth $205 million. He also earned an additional $1.6 million in incentives.
2. Steph Curry – $201.2 million: In 2017, the Golden State Warriors signed Curry to a five-year extension worth $201 million.
3. Chris Paul – $198.2 million: In 2018, the Houston Rockets signed Paul to a four-year extension worth $160 million. He also earned an additional $38.2 million in incentives.
4. John Wall – $196 million: In 2017, the Washington Wizards signed Wall to a four-year extension worth $170 million. He also earned an additional $26 million in incentives.
5. Damian Lillard – $196 million: In 2019, the Portland Trail Blazers signed Lillard to a four-year extension worth $196 million.
6. Giannis Antetokounmpo – $192 million: In 2020, the Milwaukee Bucks signed Antetokounmpo to a five-year extension worth $228 million. The deal hasn`t officially begun yet, but he is set to earn an average of $45.6 million per year.
7. Klay Thompson – $190 million: In 2019, the Golden State Warriors signed Thompson to a five-year extension worth $190 million.
8. Joel Embiid – $196 million: In 2019, the Philadelphia 76ers signed Embiid to a four-year extension worth $196 million.
9. Tobias Harris – $180 million: In 2019, the Philadelphia 76ers signed Harris to a five-year extension worth $180 million.
10. Anthony Davis – $190 million: In 2020, the Los Angeles Lakers signed Davis to a five-year extension worth $190 million.
These contracts represent a staggering amount of money, but they also reflect the immense talent and value these players bring to their respective teams. It`s no surprise that teams are willing to invest so heavily in these superstars.