Shai Gilgeous-Alexander recently signed a massive four-year supermax extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder, worth a staggering $285 million.
That eye-watering pay packet moves the Canadian among the many stars to earn huge multi-million dollar contracts from playing in the NBA.
In this article we will take a look at the top five highest earning NBA players of all time...
1. Kevin Durant - $598.2m
Durant has become the highest-paid NBA player of all time in total career earnings after signing a two-year, $90 million extension with the Houston Rockets.
His total career earnings, including current and future salaries, are projected to reach $598.2 million.
He took a lower salary than the maximum he was eligible for to provide the Rockets with flexibility for roster building.
2. LeBron James - $581.3m
LeBron James is the second highest-paid NBA player of all time in career earnings, with a projected total of $581.3 million.
He is the first and only player in NBA history to play a 23rd season, with his salary reflecting his significant impact on the league.
His current two-year contract, signed in 2024, is worth $101,355,998.
3. Stephen Curry - $532.7m
Stephen Curry is the third highest-paid NBA player of all time, with projected career earnings of $532.7 million.
He has signed groundbreaking deals, including two contracts worth over $200 million each, a first in league history.
For the 2025-26 season, Curry's salary is approximately $59,606,817, making him one of the highest-paid players in the league.
4. Paul George - $520.2m
Paul George is the fourth highest-paid NBA player of all time, with career earnings of $520.2 million
He has consistently been among the top earners in the league throughout his career.
His earnings reflect his status as a prominent player in the NBA.
5. Joel Embiid - $516.9m
Joel Embiid ranks as the fifth highest-paid NBA player of all time, with career earnings of $516.9 million.
He is projected to have one of the highest seasonal salaries in the coming years, with a salary of $64,302,336 in 2027-28.
Embiid's earnings highlight the increasing salary cap and player compensation in the modern NBA.
