4-time NBA champion LeBron James turned the highest-paid participant in NBA historical past in 2020 when he handed the unforgettable Kobe Bryant. His reign is not going to survive for lengthy after he hangs up his sneakers, nonetheless, not with NBA superstars cashing in close to nine-figure salaries within the close to future.
Both means, there’s no denying James has been very effectively financially compensated for his efforts in his profession. To see how he stacks up with different NBA stars from as we speak or again within the day, we used HoopsHype’s new Wage Comparability device, which you should use to check any two gamers’ salaries all through NBA historical past.
Take a look at how James’ wage all through his profession compares to the likes of Michael Jordan, Shaquille O’Neal, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Bryant and extra!
Assured profession earnings
LeBron James: $583,949,426 via 2025-26
Michael Jordan: $86,760,000 ($176,269,876 adjusted to inflation)
Assured profession earnings
LeBron James: $583,949,426 via 2025-26
Kobe Bryant: $328,237,108 ($490,921,199 adjusted to inflation)
Assured profession earnings
LeBron James: $583,949,426 via 2025-26
Tim Duncan: $245,964,351 ($377,469,189 adjusted to inflation)
Assured profession earnings
LeBron James: $583,949,426 via 2025-26
Hakeem Olajuwon: $102,998,594 ($199,998,579 adjusted to inflation)
Assured profession earnings
LeBron James: $583,949,426 via 2025-26
Kevin Garnett: $343,862,398 ($546,763,404 adjusted to inflation)
Assured profession earnings
LeBron James: $583,949,426 via 2025-26
Dirk Nowitzki: $255,371,800 ($373,118,02 adjusted to inflation)
Assured profession earnings
LeBron James: $583,949,426 via 2025-26
Dwyane Wade: $199,499,205 ($276,204,280 adjusted to inflation)
Assured profession earnings
LeBron James: $583,949,426 via 2025-26
Scottie Pippen: $107,892,430 ($201,279,052 adjusted to inflation)
Assured profession earnings
LeBron James: $583,949,426 via 2025-26
Allen Iverson: $154,494,445 ($255,258,619 adjusted to inflation)
Assured profession earnings
LeBron James: $583,949,426 via 2025-26
Steve Nash: $146,936,620 ($225,414,271 adjusted to inflation)
