Highest paid NBA player 2018:- One new player has signed the highest deal ever in the history of NBA and also he replaced LeBron James with a salary of $37.5 million this season and he is at 1st position in the list of
If you want to know that who it is? then below we have shared the top highest paid NBA player 2018 -2019 according to their season salary.
Highest paid NBA player 2018 – Ranking
24.Jrue Holiday
Salary:- $25.4 million
Jrue has signed a contract of 5 years worth $131.8 million and one of highest paid NBA player 2018 -2019 season. His position in the game:- point guard.
His awards and achievements:-
- In the fourth season, Jrue was named an NBA All-Star.
- Gatorade National Player of the Year (2008).
- McDonald’s All-American (2008).
- First-team
Parade All-American (2008).
- First-team
California Mr. Basketball (2008). - Pac-10 All-Freshman Team (2009).
- In 2018 NBA All-Defensive First Team.
20(tie).Bradley Beal
Salary:-$25.4 million
Team:- Washington Wizards
Position:- Shooting Guard
He has signed Contract of 5 years worth $127.2 million and one of highest paid player. His position in the game:- shooting guard.
His achievements and awards:-
- FIBA Under-17 World Cup MVP (2010).
- First-team Parade All-American (2011), McDonald’s All-American (2011) and also Gatorade Player of the Year (2011)
- First-team All-SEC (2012) and also SEC All-Freshman Team (2012).
- NBA All-Rookie First Team (2013)
- He is an NBA All-Star (2018)
20(tie). Andre Drummond
Salary:- 25.4 million
Team:- Detroit Pistons
Detroit is one of highest paid athletes.He has signed a Contract of 5 years worth $127.2 million.
His position in the game:–center.
Awards and achievements:-
- NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2013)
- NBA Rising Stars Challenge MVP (2014)
- All-NBA Third Team (2016)
- He is two times NBA All-Star (2016, 2018)
- two times NBA rebounding leader (2016, 2018)
20(tie).Anthony Davis
Salary:-$25.4 million
Team: New Orleans Pelicans
Anthony one of highest paid player has signed Contract of 5 years worth $127.2 million. His position in the game:- power forward.
He also earned a gold medal playing with Team USA at the 2012 Summer Olympics.
Awards and his achievements:-
- Jordan Brand Classic co-MVP (2011).
- NCAA champion (2012).
- NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player (2012).
- Consensus national player of the year (2012) and Consensus first-team All-American (2012).
NABC Defensive Player of the Year (2012).
- USBWA National Freshman of the Year (2012).
- SEC Player of the Year (2012).
- SEC Defensive Player of the Year (2012).
- NBA All-Rookie First Team of (2013).
- He is a Five-time NBA All-Star (2014-2018).
- NBA All-Star Game MVP (2017).
- Three-time All-NBA First Team (2015, 2017, 2018).
- NBA All-Defensive First Team (2018).
- Two times NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2015, 2017)
- Three times NBA blocks leader (2014, 2015, 2018)
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- Three times NBA blocks leader (2014, 2015, 2018)
19. Joel Embiid
Salary:-$25.5 million
Team: Philadelphia 76ers
He has signed a Contract of 5 years, $147.7 million and one of highest paid nba player of 2018. His position in the games:- center.
His awards and achievements:-
- Second-team All-Big 12 (2014).
- Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year (2014).
- Big 12 All-Defensive Team (2014) and Big 12 All-Newcomer Team (2014).
- NBA All-Rookie First Team (2017).
- He is NBA All-Star (2018).
- All-NBA Second Team (2018).
- NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2018).
18.Andrew Wiggins
Salary:-$25.5 million
Team:- Minnesota Timberwolves
Andrew is 18th highest paid NBA player 2018 because he has signed a Contract of 4 years worth $147.7 million. In the game his position:- small forward.
He is at 18th position in the list of
He won an NBA Rookie of the Year honors for the 2014–15 season. andrew is also a member of the national team of Canada.
Awards and achievements:-
- He was Mr. Basketball USA (2013).
- Gatorade National Player of the Year (2013).
- Naismith Prep Player of the Year (2013).
- McDonald’s All-American (2013).
- First-team Parade All-American (2013).
- Consensus second-team All-American (2014).
- First-team All-Big 12 (2014).
- Big 12 Freshman of the Year (2014).
- NBA Rising Stars Challenge MVP (2015).
17. C.J. McCollum
Salary:- $25.8 million
Team: Portland Trail Blazers
McCollum has signed a contract of 4 years worth $106.6 million and also one of highest paid player.
His position in the game:- small forward
Awards:-
- Two times AP Honorable mention All American (2010, 2012).
- NBA free-throw percentage leader (2017)
- Two times Patriot League Player of the Year (2010, 2012)
16.Otto Porter Jr.
Salary:-$26 million
Team:- Washington Wizards,
He has signed a contract of 4 years worth 106.5 million, which made him one of the highest paid NBA players 2018 -2019 season. His position in the game:- small forward
Big East Player of the Year (2013).
When he was in college He played for the Georgetown Hoyas.
Before entering NBA He was considered as one of the top college basketball players. He was selected in the 2013 NBA draft by the Wizards.
He has signed a sponsorship deal with Nike and his endorsements worth $0.5 Million.
15.DeMar DeRozan
salary:- $27.7 million
Team:- Toronto Raptors
DeMar Derozen at 15th place in the list of top highest paid NBA player 2018 with a contract of $139 million,5 years.
He is a four-time All-Star and also two-time All-NBA Team member.
He has played for the United States national team in the World Cup 2014 and the Summer Olympics 2016.
DeMar has signed a sponsorship deal with Nike and Gatorade. His endorsements worth $5.5 million.
He is single but he has two children. DeMar educated From University of Southern California
14.Damian Lillard
Salary:- $28 million
Team:- Portland Trail Blazers
Damian Lillard one of highest paid athlete.he has signed a contract of 5 years worth $140.0 million.
Lillard played college basketball for the Weber State Wildcats and In 2012 he won third-team All-American honors.
Three times NBA All-Star (2014, 2015, 2018) Damian is one of six players in franchise history to become a three-time All-Star. He is also NBA Rookie of the Year 2013 and two time Big Sky Player of the Year (2010, 2012).
Lillard has also signed a sponsorship deal with Panini, Adidas, Tapestry, Powerade, Toyota Motor. His endorsements Worth $13 million.
He is single but has 1 child.
13.Al Horford
Salary:- $28.9 million
Team:- Boston Celtics
Al Horford is one of the highest paid NBA player 2018-2019. He has signed a contract of 4 years worth $113.3 million.
His Position in the game:- center /Power Forward
Al Horford is a five-time All-Star, NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2018) and Two times NCAA champion (2006, 2007).
He has signed sponsorship deal with Panini, Banco Popular, Intel, Nike. His Endorsement worth $2 million.
Horford is married and has two children. He also represents the Dominican Republic
Al Horford won a bronze medal at the FIBA Americas Championship in 2011 and also earned All-Tournament Team honors.
2007 to 2016 Horford played for Atlanta Hawks and From 2016 he is playing for Boston Celtics. Before joining Boston Celtics he played Nine seasons with Atlanta Hawks.
His Father “Tito Horford” also was an NBA player and played three years in the NBA.
12.Paul Millsap
Salary:- $31.2 million
Team:- Denver Nuggets
Paul Millsap at 12th position on the list of highest paid NBA player 2018 with a contract of $61 million,2 years.
Four-time NBA All-star. He opened a training facility Core 4 in the northeast, Atlanta, which is a 44,000 square foot facility:- multiple basketball courts, hot tub, cold tub, sauna, weight room, and track.
He also has a sponsorship with Nike and panini. His endorsements:- $0.5 million.
11.Kevin Durant
Salary:- $30 million
Team: Golden State Warriors
He is 11th highest paid NBA player 2018. kevin has signed a contract of 2 years worth $61.5 million.
Awards:-
- won two NBA championships.
- NBA Most Valuable Player Award.
- two Finals MVP Awards.
- the NBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player Award.
- four NBA scoring titles.
- the NBA Rookie of the Year Award.
- two Olympic gold medals.
Durant has been selected to nine NBA All-Star teams and eight All-NBA teams.
He has signed a sponsorship deal with Nike, panini, Beats, American Family Insurance and Alaska Airlines. His endorsements worth $32 million.
10.James Harden
salary:- $30.4 million
Team:- Houston Rockets
Hardeen has left one more season on his current contract before 4 years contract and also $169.3 million extensions will boost up his salary to $37.8 million in the first season and $46.9 million in the final season
he became one of the NBA’s most prolific scorers and also recognize as the best shooting guard in the NBA.
Harden is the Most Valuable Player in 2018. James is a six-time All-Star.
James Jarden has received All-NBA Team honors five times. He is one of the top overall players in the league.
Harden is a member of the United States national basketball team two times, won gold medals in 2012 Summer Olympics and won a gold medal in 2014 FIBA World Cup. (that’s a great achievement).
He signed a deal with many brands like Adidas, Beats Electronics, BodyArmor, Electronic Arts, Foot Locker, State Farm. His endorsement worth $18 million.
9.Mike Conley
salary:- $30.5 million
Team:- Memphis Grizzlies
Mike Conley at 9th position in the list of highest Paid NBA player 2018-2019 with a contract of 5 years for $152.6 million in 2016 and at that it was a Biggest contract in NBA history.
Mike Conley is the son of Mike Conley Sr. who is an Olympic gold and silver medalist in the triple jump. Conley’s agent is his own father Mike Conley Sr.
It is shocking that he hasn’t been selected for ALL-star Game. The final year of the deal will worth $34.5 million (2020-21).
He has a sponsorship deal with Nike and PepsiCo. His endorsements worth $1.5 million. He is married and has one child.
8.Paul George
Salary:- $30.6 million
Team: Oklahoma City Thunder
He Has signed the contract of 3 years worth $100.0 million and also highest paid athlete.
Paul is a five-time NBA All-Star. Four-time All-NBA Team selection and also a three-time member of the NBA All-Defensive Team.
Paul George also won an Olympic gold medal.
He has signed sponsorship deal with Tissot, 2K Sports, Gatorade, New Era, Bass Pro Shops, Nike.His endorsement worth $7.5 million.
He is single but has two children.
7.Kyle Lowry
Salary:- $31 million
Team:- Toronto Raptors
Kyle Lowry at 6th position in this list of highest paid NBA player 2018 and also he signed a contract of 3 years for $100 million. he will earn $33 million before his contract ends in 2020. (that’s big cash)
Lowry has been a four-time NBA All-Star. He also appeared as a member of the U.S. men’s national team and won a gold medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics. (that’s great)
He is married and he has Two children.
6.Gordon Hayward
Salary:- $31.2 million
Team:- Boston Celtics
Gordon Hayward at 6th place in the list of
He was born in Indianapolis in the small town of Brownsburg which is just outside of Indiana’s capital. For Butler University, he played two seasons of college basketball.
His endorsement is:- $1 million, Gordon Sponsorship deals with Nike, Activision Blizzard, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Fanatics, Unilever, Unilever Indonesia.
5.Blake Griffin
Salary:- $32 million
Time:- Los Angeles Clippers
Blake Griffin at fifth place in this list of Highest paid NBA player 2018 with big cash contracts of $171.2 million,5 years.
He won the Slam Dunk Contest and also made the All-Star team five times, isn’t that cool.
His sponsorships with Nike’s Jordan brand, Panini and Red Bull which made him one of the world’s
He has his own Hollywood production company, Mortal Media and his production has sold eight movies and televisions projects
2(tie).Russell Westbrook
Salary:- $35.7 million
Team:- Oklahoma City Thunder
At seconds position Russell Westbrook with a contract of 3 years at $85.6 million. recently he signed a contract $205 million.westbrook will get the highest paid salary of $41 million at the final season.
He has signed sponsorship deal with Nike, PepsiCo, Samsung Electronics, True Religion Apparel. His endorsement worth $19 million.
He is married and has one child. russell at 13 positions in the list of world highest paid athletes 2018.
2(tie).chris Paul
salary:- $35.7 million
Team:- Houston Rockets
Chris Paul has signed a 4-year contract worth $159.7 million And also one of highest paid player of 2018
Awards:-
- NBA Rookie of the Year Award,
- NBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player Award
- two Olympic gold medals.
He has selected in nine NBA All-Star teams, eight All-NBA teams, and nine NBA All-Defensive teams.
He has signed sponsorship deal with Panini, Tissot, Nike, State Farm. His endorsements worth $7 million.
He is married and he has 2 children.
2(tie).LeBron James
Salary:- $35.7 million
Team:- Cleveland Cavaliers
Lebron James also one of the most popular NBA players. He is on the second position in the list of Highest paid NBA player 2018 with a contract of $99.9 million,3 years.
his signed $99.9 million contracts for 3 years, James will earn a salary of $35.6 million in the 2018-2019 season. However, James contract deadline is 11:59 PM June 29.
soon top paid player Lebron James will take back the throne from curry and will become one of the highest paid NBA player once again.
Lebron James net worth estimated $400 million to $480 million because of sponsorship deal and business ventures, his net worth $390 million higher than Curry’s $90 million and it’s a highest amount.
His net worth is way higher than any NBA player and thanks to NIKE and other Sponsorship deal which made his net worth this huge.
His awards:-
- Four NBA Most Valuable Player awards.
- won three NBA Champion titles
- Three NBA Finals MVP awards.
- Two Olympic gold medals.
- One USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year award.
1.Stephen Curry
Salary:- $37.5 million
Team:- Golden State Warriors
Stephen Curry at the top position in the list of Highest paid NBA player 2018. He is the newest highest paid NBA’s player with a contract of $201.2 million,5 years (It is the highest paid contracts in the history of NBA ).
Finally, Stephen Curry Beat LeBron James, who has continuously ranked as one of the highest paid NBA players for several seasons.
He is a two time MVP winner. Stephen Curry has been signed until the 2022 season.