2. LeBron James
- On-Field: $41.2 Million
- Off-Field: $80 Million
The four-time NBA champion and Finals MVP, LeBron James is the highest paid NBA player in the year 2022 as he makes roughly $41.2 million from Los Angeles Lakers and also have a number of well-paid endorsement deals. James and American rapper Drake became part owners of the Italian football club A.C. Milan in August 2022. LeBron sold a minority stake in his production company, SpringHill in October and announced an endorsement deal with Crypto.com.