The top spot is always reserved for the King and we have one in the form of Lebron James. A glorious stint and a special start to his career, helped James propel to the epitome of success and reach a point in life where he is the highest-paid NBA player of all time.

His playing style and the brand name that Lebron James enjoys makes all the more sense when you realise he used to take home an average annual value of $.43 million at Lakers. Those figures along with other brand deals are already leading in number, thereby pushing James to remain as the highest-paid NBA player for a while.

Kevin Garnett has come close. He has come close to being the highest-paid NBA player and for a long time, he was on top of the list until James took over. Garnett, who has previously landed $126 million with the Timberwolves and $100 million with Minneapolis, is a player who the world of NBA admires.

He was the kind of player that you would easily consider for sports betting only if you wished to win. Despite his retirement, Garnett continues to garner headlines because one cannot easily forget about his intensity and playing style.

Nicknamed CP3, Chris Paul is a sensational player on and off the court. Having been considered an elite player all throughout his career, Paul went on to break records and that also involves career earnings.  The Point Guard not only received $75 million from the Phoenix but currently sits with a net worth of $160 million. In recent times, he was also named as the inaugural recipient of the Kobe & Gigi Bryant WNBA Advocacy Award.

For all that he has done and for all that he has achieved, it is safe to say that the world is still mourning the loss of one of the greatest NBA players of all time. Kobe Bryant was not only an exceptional player but also someone who would never stop until he gets what he needs.  And what he needed were trophies, titles and records and while he got most of them, he also received a huge paycheck that has easily placed him in a list of this sort. His style of play, attention to detail and the playing ability that will easily place him in a dream team for basketball betting were all aspects that saw him conquer the world and ultimately be one of the highest-paid NBA players of all time. 

With Kevin Durant’s paycheque, one would surely not be heading for a vacation but vacations. Soon after signing a contract extension with the Brooklyn Nets, Durant went on to make his way to the top just like how he is as a player. Despite heading into his thirties, there does not seem to be anything stopping him and his paycheque. As one of the most vibrant and celebrated players in the NBA, Durant has not only gone on to break expectations but has also broken records. He has not only made every game exciting but has changed NBA betting for those who made decisions without him.

Russel Westbrook has had a career with both ups and downs as he continues to shine whenever he is given an opportunity. And thanks to all his performances, he is another great player to make it to this list mainly due to his deals that have taken his net worth to nearly $170 million. As an effective and talented player, we believe we could see him for a few more years constantly making the moves and passes that have the potential to change the game.

Shaquille O’Neal may have had a short peak when compared to the rest but the great man still played for around two decades. Big Diesel, who enjoyed seven years with the Lakers, has a net worth of over $400 million. The former basketball player, who is also a well-regarded celebrity figure, makes his way to sports analysis programs and entertainment shows.

His presentation skills and sense of humour has also seen him amongst comedians, most notably alongside Kevin Hart.

One of the main reasons why the EuroLeague has never made it across comparisons with the NBA is because the latter boasts of players like James Harden. Not only was he one of the four players who were eligible for a supermax in 2016-17 but that also pushed him to sign a mega-deal with the Rockets.

The huge contracts that he signs easily place him among this list of elites as he continues to thrive at the court. Despite the quality that the NBA produces, we might never see someone like Harden when he decides to call it quits on his long and successful career.

Till then, let’s sit around and watch star performers like Harden, Lebron James, Chris Paul and more because the NBA is on a league of its own.