Top 10 NBA Players by Net Worth: Stephen Curry Ranks Fourth

These athletes have not only excelled on the basketball court but also made smart financial choices off it. The influx of revenue from new media rights deals in the NBA is expected to push player salaries even higher soon.

For instance, reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander recently signed a four-year $285 million contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Some top stars might soon earn salaries close to $100 million annually. This means their net worth is likely to keep increasing, provided they manage their finances wisely. Currently, most of the wealthiest NBA players are seasoned veterans.

Based on Forbes data, here are the ten active NBA players with the highest net worth. Michael Jordan, with his $3.8 billion fortune, isn’t included as he is retired.

• 10. Devin Booker - $58.2 MillionAt 28 years old and ten years in the league, Booker has earned over $215 million during his career. He is under a five-year, $316 million contract with the Phoenix Suns through 2030. Off the court, he has endorsement deals with Nike and Boss and investments in Major League Pickleball, Overtime, and GoPuff.
• 9. Joel Embiid - $61.4 MillionThe 2023 MVP and one of the top centers of his era, Embiid has made nearly $266 million in career earnings. He benefits from a multi-year sneaker deal with Skechers and endorsements from Coca-Cola, Amazon, Hulu, and Crypto.com, generating about $10 million off the court.
• 8. Damian Lillard - $64.8 MillionLillard is set to miss the 2025-26 season but remains with the Portland Trail Blazers on a three-year, $41.6 million contract. His career earnings surpass $300 million. Sponsors include Adidas, Gatorade, Oakley, Panini, and he founded an insole comfort brand.
• 7. Giannis Antetokounmpo - $93.8 MillionThe Greek Freak is among the world’s best alongside Nikola Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. On a three-year, $175 million deal with Milwaukee Bucks including a player option for 2027-28, Giannis earned $94.4 million last season. His partnerships include Breitling, Castrol, Google, and Johnsonville Sausage Company.
• 6. Kawhi Leonard - $120 MillionLeonard, a key Los Angeles Clippers player despite injury struggles, has been a New Balance face since 2018. He’s earned about $326 million in career salary and roughly $8 million through endorsements.
• 5. James Harden - $165 MillionCurrently on a two-year, $81.5 million contract with the Clippers, Harden still performs well. His 13-year, $200 million sneaker deal with Adidas, signed in 2015, stands out. Harden’s NBA resume rivals many legends from this generation.
• 4. Stephen Curry - $240 MillionThe greatest shooter ever ranks fourth here. Last season, Curry made $156 million total — $56 million on-court and $100 million off-court. His sponsors include 2K Sports, Callaway Golf, JPMorganChase, Subway, and Under Armour.
• 3. Kevin Durant - $300 MillionDurant has made smart financial moves alongside his legendary NBA career earnings of nearly $448 million. He holds a lifetime Nike contract, one of only three lifetime Nike deals given to NBA players. This deal followed a previous 10-year, $300 million agreement.
• 2. Russell Westbrook - $375 MillionWestbrook, with career earnings near $346 million, has sponsorships with Nike and Hennessy. The future Hall of Famer is a free agent after recent stints with the Clippers and Nuggets. His investments include a pharmaceutical startup, a tech startup, and a minority stake in Leeds United, recently promoted to the Premier League.
• 1. LeBron James - $1.2 BillionLeBron tops the list with an empire built alongside Rich Paul and Maverick Carter. His ventures include a lifetime Nike contract, media company SpringHill Entertainment, a stake in Fenway Sports Group, ownership of Blaze Pizza, and a minority share in Liverpool FC. His wealth will likely grow even after retirement.