Inventory of the top ten NBA total salary stars: Durant ranked 6th with 511 million yuan, and Zhan Ku led the top two

After the 2025 NBA offseason arrived, we saw that many players have signed large contracts of over $100 million, such as the 108.9 million signed by Turner with the Bucks, and the 250 million signed by Homgren and the Thunder. Therefore, from this we can see that the treatment of players is getting better and better now. Although Garnett and Kobe have earned a lot of dollars in their careers, their total salary is now not even in the top ten. So let’s take a look at who are the 10 players with the highest total salary in NBA history so far!

10. Tatum ($469,910,410)

Tatum, who entered the league in 2017, demonstrated his talent and team-leading ability in the first year of his debut. With his help, the Celtics still entered the Eastern Conference Finals under the reimbursement of two core core Irving and Hayward. Later, the Celtics straightened Tatum, so he quickly got a maximum salary. He was selected for the First Team and led the team to win the championship. Finally, he signed a 5-year, 314 million super maximum salary with the Celtics last year. However, the unfortunate thing was that Tatum suffered an Achilles tendon injury in the first year after the contract renewal, which was very bad news for him and the Celtics. Fortunately, the luck of the misfortune is that he is still young, so there is still the possibility of returning to his peak.

9. Antetokounmpo ($471,520,147)

Antetokounmpo averaged only 6.8 points in the rookie season, but this did not affect the Bucks' confidence in him. Later, under the training of Kidd, Antetokounmpo started playing with the ball, and he also made rapid progress later. Later, Antetokounmpo won the honors of MVP, FMVP, etc., and he is still one of the best current stars. In this case, the Bucks obviously give the highest offer every time they renew their contract with him. From next season, Antetokounmpo's super maximum salary of 175 million in three years will take effect, but considering the Bucks' lineup, the option of applying for a deal later cannot be ruled out.

8. Alexander ($481,670,988)

As a player who has accumulated a lot of strength among the 2018 rookies, Alexander's performance at the beginning was far less eye-catching than Doncic, Trae Young and others, but since joining the Thunder, he has been improving himself. By 2025, Alexander has surpassed the same-class stars who were ranked ahead of him. Now he has won MVP, FMVP, scoring champion and other achievements. Therefore, it is not an exaggeration to say that he is the strongest star in the NBA under the age of 30. Under such circumstances, the Thunder signed a four-year sky-high contract with Alexander this year with a sky-high price of 285 million yuan.

7. Dark Eyebrow ($498,161,003)

Dark Eyebrow, who has been in the halo of "Son of America" ​​since his debut, is obviously very favored by the outside world. After entering the league, Dark Eyebrow became an All-Star and was selected into the best team. At his peak, he was undoubtedly the top five star in the league. After joining the Lakers in 2019, Davis won the championship again. As the absolute core of the team, the Lakers gave him the biggest contract every time. I thought Thick Eyebrow was likely to retire from the Lakers, but this year the Mavericks suddenly found the Lakers and exchanged Doncic for Thick Eyebrow. Although this plan was sudden, for Davis, joining the Mavericks allowed him to return to his familiar position, and they still had a chance to compete for the championship next time.

6. Durant ($511,827,650)

Durant, who is also a pride of heaven, quickly became famous after entering the league, so he naturally received good treatment in terms of salary. After Durant gradually won MVP, FMVP and other honors, he also became a recognized top second-level star in the league. Although his Achilles tendon broke in 2019, the Nets were still willing to give him a maximum salary in order to get him. Later, after Durant returned, his form was indeed at a maximum salary. Until now, he is still one of the strongest scorers in the league. In this case, he is expected to get another big contract, and his total salary in his career is even expected to exceed $600 million.

5. Embiid ($514,845,898)

After the 76ers selected Embiid, he delayed two seasons due to injuries and did not enter the NBA until the 2016-2017 season. However, the team has not lost confidence during this period. They firmly believe that Embiid can make a name for himself in the NBA. It seems that the Sixers are still not out of the way. Embiid did play dominantly in the NBA, and he also won the MVP. However, until now, Embiid has never been able to get rid of his injuries, which has also made the 76ers look at the 3-year, 193 million contract he has given him more and more risks becoming a premium contract. After all, his attendance over the years has been too bad.

4. Paul George ($518,679,877)

Speaking of the 76ers, not only Embiid is the only one in their lineup, but also George also has extremely high potential for injury. George, who only played 41 games last season, will receive more than $150 million in salary from the 76ers in the next three years, which basically locks the team's room for strengthening and winning the championship. Moreover, compared to Embiid, George is older. Now he is 35 years old, he is likely to continue to decline. Therefore, the 76ers chose to sign him with a maximum salary of four years last year, which is one of the most failed decisions in team history..

3. Booker ($533,953,349)

The Suns in the past two years have been the most ridiculous team in the NBA. After forming a seemingly luxurious Big Three lineup, the team's record of missing the playoffs in one first round and once failed to playoffs made them disband the lineup early. However, even so, the relationship between the Suns and Booker was still not affected. This year's offseason, the two sides reached an early renewal with a two-year contract of 145 million yuan. In this way, Booker's annual salary of up to 75.47 million yuan in the last year also broke the NBA historical record. The most important thing is that when this contract expires, Booker will be 32 years old. Therefore, as long as his condition is in good condition, his total salary exceeds $600 million can be said to be a foregone conclusion.

2. Curry ($535,799,872)

When Curry renewed his contract with the Warriors for the first time in his career, he failed to get the maximum salary due to injury risks, but later he not only remained healthy, but also grew up to become an MVP. The Warriors not only won the championship with Curry's contract dividends, but also signed Durant naked later. Then the two of them led the Warriors to win two consecutive championships. However, after Curry's contract expires, every time he renews his contract, he has a super maximum salary. At the age of 36 last year, he was still able to sign a one-year, 62.58 million early contract renewal with the Warriors. Considering that Curry's contract is already 39 years old when it expires, it is possible that he chooses to retire at that time.

1. James ($583,949,426)

Finally, he is about to start his 23rd season of his career. After he implemented his new season's player option, his total salary officially exceeded $580 million. However, although the execution player option is believed by the outside world to be a signal that James will retire soon, considering his current state, it is possible to play for a while in the future. After all, at the age of 40, he can still be selected for the Best Second Team this year and ranks sixth in the MVP rankings. Therefore, if James can still see hope for the championship, he will be able to renew his contract. The media also said that the option of James joining other teams after his contract expires.