I have to say that in recent years, with the increasing influence of the NBA worldwide, the wages of players have also become higher and higher, and the amount of contracts has also become larger and larger, from the previous ten million contracts to Nowadays, there are huge contracts of one or two billion at every turn, and the salaries of players are also rising, especially those superstars that we are usually familiar with, and they are holding contracts that ordinary people can't earn in a few lifetimes. Today, let’s take a look at the league’s top ten players in salary.
Ten. Antetokounmpo
As the most valuable player in the finals of last season, Antetokounmpo's salary next season also reached 39 million US dollars. I have to say that Antetokounmpo has been very inspirational all the way from being a poor boy to being a superstar, and it can be regarded as getting what he wanted. Although there is a lot of controversy about the Bucks' views on winning the playoffs this year, one thing we can't deny is that Antetokounmpo has worked very hard all the time, and today's big contract is the best return.
Nine, Lillard
In 2019, Lillard and the Blazers completed a four-year contract extension worth US$196 million as a representative of the current alliance. , Lillard has averaged 24.7 points, 4.2 rebounds and 6.6 assists per game in his career. From the lottery show that was not taken seriously at the beginning to the superstar now, his story is also very inspirational. It can be said that the guide along the way is to use his own strength to win this super big contract. The next 2021-22 season will be his tenth season on behalf of the Blazers. He will be able to get from this contract. Salary of $39.3 million.
8. Leonard
As a two-time finals mvp, Leonard is not only good at the game, but also very planned for his contract.Not long ago, Leonard and the Clippers reached a four-year contract worth 176 million. Although his total contract was not as high as the 196 million guided by profit, Leonard was the last year of this contract. Holds player options. This means that he can choose to jump out of the contract and continue to renew a high-priced contract. Although it is difficult for him to come back next season, he can still receive a salary of up to 39.3 million yuan from the team owner.
Seven, George
Good guy, another Clippers man. It turns out that two of the ten most expensive players in the league are from the Clippers, but unlike Leonard, George has been dismissed in the Clippers for the past two years. After every three weeks, I will be pulled out for a meeting. If I don’t play well, I will be repeatedly rubbed by netizens. It’s really a bit miserable. Fortunately, the team owner Ballmer did not treat General Joe badly. Last season, he retained George with a 4-year $190 million long-term contract, and his salary next season is similar to Leonard. , Which is also $39.3 million.
6. James
To be honest, I didn't expect James' name to appear so early. The editor thought that James, who has a historical position like this, must have the highest salary in the league, but this is not the case. This is because James has a certain degree of compression in his contract with bird power. This is understandable. After all, it is normal for him to take less money if he has more power. However, it is not a lot to say less. James' contract next season reaches 41.1 million US dollars. At the age of 37, the team can be so assured that the team can smash such a big contract. James is capable of no more to say.
5. Durant
The fifth place is Durant’s 42 million.It is estimated that no one would have expected that Durant, who had ruptured the Achilles tendon, could still sign 164 million in 4 years and 198 million in 4 years. Of course, from last season’s playoffs against the final championship Bucks' wonderful performance, coupled with the support of the United States men’s basketball team during the Olympics, Durant’s 42 million contract is considered to be excellent value for money. Judging from the performance of the coach in the past few years, whether it is the Warriors or the Nets, the biggest reason why they can become a championship-level team is because of Durant's existence.
4. Westbrook
Westbrook, who has just joined the Lakers during the offseason, is the fourth highest paid player in the league. His salary next season comes to $44.2 million, which is ridiculously higher than James. . Just like this contract, Westbrook's career has been subject to great controversy. Although he was soft in triple-doubles and became the player with the most triple-doubles in NBA history, his playoff performance in recent years has really made people hard to say and even a little heartbreaking. The editor thinks that the 44.2 million contract looks slightly premium. What do you think?
3. Harden
It’s a bit early to put Harden in third place, because he and the Nets have not yet negotiated a contract renewal, but if the renewal is completed, the contract will not be According to reliable sources, the Nets are very much hoping to complete a three-year 161 million early contract extension with Harden before the start of the training camp, but Harden is still hesitating. The reason is very simple, as long as he waits until next year’s offseason. If he chooses to renew his contract, he can sign a 5-year super maximum salary of 270 million yuan with the Nets. Such a big contract will make him the first 60 million gentleman in NBA history. And his salary next season is 44.3 million US dollars.
2. Wall
Unexpectedly, Wall is ranked second in the league in salary. I don’t think there is much to say about this contract.With a proper premium contract, Wall's poor performance last season made it difficult for him to find a home in the trading market. Although Wall was once expensive as the No. 1 pick, but now he is troubled by injuries and has no way to guarantee his attendance, but his annual salary has always been ranked among the league’s top, with a $44.3 million contract. It seems that the Rockets will have to do more. Endure for two years.
1. Curry
The player with the highest salary next season is Curry. After reaching a contract extension with the Warriors, Curry’s annual salary next season will reach $45.7 million. He became the only player in the league with an annual salary of more than 45 million. By the last year of this contract, Curry's annual salary will be close to 60 million U.S. dollars, and he is currently the only player in the NBA to have signed two 200 million U.S. dollars contracts.
These are the ten highest paid players in the NBA next season. Do you think their salary is reasonable?
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