LeBron James, Currently the Highest-Paid Basketball Player in the World

LeBron James tops the list as the highest-earning basketball player in the world today. According to sportingnews.com, the LA Lakers star's total income reaches US$111.2 million, or approximately Rp 1.6 trillion (using an exchange rate of Rp 14,423/US$).

A significant portion of his income comes from endorsements. His endorsement earnings are recorded at US$70 million, or Rp 1.009 trillion. His salary amounts to US$41.2 million, or Rp 594.2 billion.

In second place is Golden State Warriors star, Stephen Curry, with a total income of US$92.8 million (Rp 1.3 trillion). Kevin Durant is next, with earnings of US$87.9 million (Rp 1.26 trillion).

Following them, Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has reported earnings of US$80.3 million (Rp 1.16 trillion). Basketball players Russell Westbrook and James Harden each earned US$74.2 million (Rp 1.07 trillion) and US$62.3 million (Rp 898.5 billion), respectively.

Meanwhile, basketball player Damian Lillard earned US$56.2 million (Rp 811.9 billion) and Klay Thompson earned US$54 million (Rp 778.8 billion). Paul George and Jimmy Butler each earned US$47.8 million (Rp 689.4 billion) and US$47 million (Rp 677.8 billion), respectively.

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