When it comes to basketball, the stars on the court aren`t the only ones making big bucks. In fact, some players earn millions of dollars just from their shoe contracts alone. So, who has the biggest shoe contract in the NBA?
At the top of the list is none other than Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. He signed a lifetime contract with Nike in 2015, which is reportedly worth over $1 billion. That`s right, billion with a “B.” It`s safe to say that James` shoe deal is one of the most lucrative in sports history.
Coming in second is Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry. He signed a contract with Under Armour back in 2013, which pays him around $20 million a year. Although it may not be as eye-popping as James` deal, it`s still a hefty amount of money.
Third on the list is Houston Rockets guard James Harden. He signed a 13-year, $200 million contract with Adidas in 2015. While it may not be as long-term as James` or as high-paying as Curry`s, it`s still a significant amount of money.
Fourth is Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving. He signed a five-year, $90 million contract with Nike in 2014. Irving`s shoe deal has certainly helped to increase his already impressive net worth.
Finally, rounding out the top five is Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook. He signed a 10-year, $100 million contract with Jordan Brand in 2017. Westbrook has been a long-time brand ambassador for Jordan, and his shoe deal is just a part of his overall partnership.
While these five players currently hold the biggest shoe contracts in the NBA, it`s important to note that these deals can change in the future. As players rise to stardom or fall from grace, their shoe deals may follow suit. However, for now, LeBron James reigns supreme as the king of basketball shoe endorsements.