Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo isn’t just one of the most dominant players in the NBA today. He also happens to be one of the most handsomely-paid individuals in the league at the moment.
As a matter of fact, it’s only Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James who pocketed more money than Giannis in the NBA in 2024, according to Forbes.
Milwaukee Bucks News: Giannis Antetokounmpo Is No. 5 Highest-Paid Athlete in 2024
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Forbes just published this year’s iteration of the richest athletes in all of sports, and it is definitely worth noting that Antetokounmpo has finished fifth overall with an estimated $111 million in income this year.
Interestingly, Giannis earned more money from his off-the-court dealings than he did with his contract with the Bucks. Per Forbes, the former back-to-back MVP pocketed $46 million from his deal with Milwaukee. $65 million or nearly 60% of his total earnings, however, was sourced from all his other income-generating endeavors outside the basketball court.
While the details of the same were not disclosed, it would be safe to assume that a big chunk of his off-the-court earnings came from his sponsorship deal with Nike. Giannis also has endorsement contracts with Amazon, Google, Meta, PepsiCo, Unilever, and Walt Disney, to name a few.
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Cristiano Ronaldo Reigns Supreme Again
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For a second year running, it’s global football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo who is sitting atop the Forbes rich list yet again. The 39-year-old earned a whopping $260 million in 2024, which mainly comes from his gargantuan contract with Saudi Arabia club Al-Nassr.
John Rahm (golf) came in second with $218 million worth of earnings, while Lionel Messi rounded out the Top 3 with $135 million.
LeBron is right above Giannis at No. 4 with an income of $128.2 in 2024. The only other NBA players in the Top 12 are Stephen Curry ($102 million, ninth) and Kevin Durant ($93.3 million, 12th)
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