Stephen Curry is one of the greatest players to ever play in the NBA. In his 16-year long career, Steph has developed his own brand and is one of the highest earners in the league. Even off the court, his endorsements place him among some of the richest athletes and above some of the richest basketball stars.
Another such name in the NBA is obviously LeBron James. One of the richest athletes, regardless of the sport, LeBron has seen some of the most lucrative contracts in NBA history, and within reason. $240 million worth Stephen Curry is under a $62.6 million contract with the Golden State Warriors, which he signed in August 2024. As for LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers have a $52.6 million contract with the legend.
Apart from the NBA salaries, the two are also the highest earners from their multiple endorsements and brand deals. Kevin Durant features near the top with roughly $54.7 million, whereas Nikola Jokic earns $55.2 million in salary. Including the NBA salaries, Stephen Curry leads the list of the highest-paid players in 2025.
Together, the NBA’s 10 highest-paid players are projected to earn a record $902 million this season, with the league’s new $76 billion media rights deal set to keep salaries climbing for years to come. NBA’s 10 highest-paid players of 2025 are –
- Stephen Curry – $159.6 million
- LeBron James – $137.6 million
- Kevin Durant – $104.3 million
- Giannis Antetokounmpo – $99.1 million
- Jayson Tatum – $79.1 million
- Anthony Edwards – $65.6 million
- Joel Embiid – $65.2 million
- Jimmy Butler – $65.1 million
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander $63.3 million
- Nikola Jokic – $63.2 million
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Fans React to NBA’s Highest-paid Players of 2025
Fans online loved seeing Stephen Curry at the top of the elite list.
“Look at Curry man such an inspiration,” one fan admired Stephen Curry.
“Earned every penny of it,” another fan appreciated Steph.
“Luka Doncic?” one fan wondered.
“GOAT of basketball always gets better pay. Simple as that,” another commented.
“Crazy how numbers 1 -3 are billionaires,” another noticed.
“LeBron is the richest tho,” another said.
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