NBA: Kobe Bryant TopsForbes 2014 NBA’s Highest-Paid Players

Forbes dropped their list of the top earning players in the NBA and Kobe Bryant leads, especially with him being in the final season of his three year 83.5 million dollar contract with the Lakers back in 2010. He is the first player since Jordan to top $30 million with his playing salary. The NBA’s 10 highest-paid players will collectively bank $358 million this year, including $149 million from sponsors.

Check out the list after the cut....


1. Kobe Bryant – $64.5 Million

2. Lebron James – $61.1 Million

3. Derrick Rose – $38.6 Million

4. Kevin Durant – $31.8 Million

5 . Dwayne Wade – $30.7 Million