Basketball as one of the leading sports globally gets its own share of media attention and remuneration for players who participate.

Ranked as the highest-paying sport in the world, according to Sports Brief, the slam dunk game has an average pay of $8.5 million per annum.

The NBA (National Basketball Association) is the best basketball league in the world and has the richest players plying their trade there.

Here Vanguard takes a look at 10 players who are the richest in the world of basketball.

Steph Curry – Golden State Warriors

The Golden State Warriors legend and NBA three-point king is reportedly the highest-paid player with a salary of $51,915,615.

The American who plays as a point guard is regarded as the greatest three-point shooter and one of the greatest players of all time.

Kevin Durant – Phoenix Suns

Kevin Wayne Durant, also known by his initials KD, is one of the best NBA stars of the last decade. He earns a reported $47,649,433 annually.

LeBron James – LA Lakers

The 39-year-old Power Guard nicknamed “King James” earns a reported $47,607,350 annually.

Nikola Jokic – Denver Nuggets

The Serbian star is one of the best and most fun players to watch in the NBA and has a reported annual wage of $47,607,350.

Joel Embiid – Philadelphia 76ers

The 76ers Cameroonian star is next on the list with a reported annual wage of $46,900,000.

Bradley Beal – Phoenix Suns

The second Suns star on the list, SG Beal earns a reported yearly wage of $46,741,590.

Giannis Antetokounmpo – Milwaukee Bucks

The Greek-Nigerian icon earns plenty from his own Nike range and is one of the NBA’s most iconic names. His reported yearly wage ain’t bad either at $45,640,084.

Damian Lillard – Milwaukee Bucks

Another NBA icon, another with a Nike range of his own, and another Bucks player. Lillard earns a reported $45,640,084 annual – the same as Giannis.

Kawhi Leonard – LA Clippers

A championship winner with Toronto Raptors in 2019, Leonard is one of most respected players in the game and earns a reported annual wage of $45,640,084.

Paul George – LA Clippers

Last but not least is another NBA icon and LA Clippers star. A nine-time All-Star, he is nicknamed ‘PG-13’ and earns a reported annual wage of $45,640,084.

List culled from The Scotsman