Biggest Nba Contracts per Year

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The NBA is known for dishing out big bucks to top-tier players in the league, but just how big are those contracts? Let`s take a look at the biggest NBA contracts per year.

1. Stephen Curry – $43.8 million

In 2017, Stephen Curry signed a five-year, $201 million contract with the Golden State Warriors, making him the highest-paid player in the league at the time. This contract pays him an average of $43.8 million per year.

2. Chris Paul – $41.4 million

In 2018, Chris Paul signed a four-year, $160 million contract with the Houston Rockets. This contract pays him an average of $41.4 million per year.

3. Russell Westbrook – $41.4 million

Russell Westbrook also signed a five-year, $205 million contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2017, tying him with Curry for the highest-paid player in the league at the time. This contract pays him an average of $41.4 million per year.

4. John Wall – $41.2 million

In 2019, John Wall signed a four-year, $171 million contract extension with the Washington Wizards. This contract pays him an average of $41.2 million per year.

5. James Harden – $40.8 million

James Harden signed a four-year, $171 million contract extension with the Houston Rockets in 2017. This contract pays him an average of $40.8 million per year.

6. Damian Lillard – $39.3 million

In 2019, Damian Lillard signed a four-year, $196 million supermax contract extension with the Portland Trail Blazers. This contract pays him an average of $39.3 million per year.

7. Kevin Durant – $38.2 million

Kevin Durant signed a four-year, $164 million contract with the Brooklyn Nets in 2019. This contract pays him an average of $38.2 million per year.

8. LeBron James – $38.2 million

LeBron James signed a four-year, $153 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2018. This contract pays him an average of $38.2 million per year.

9. Kyle Lowry – $34.9 million

In 2017, Kyle Lowry signed a three-year, $100 million contract extension with the Toronto Raptors. This contract pays him an average of $34.9 million per year.

10. Blake Griffin – $34.4 million

Blake Griffin signed a five-year, $171 million contract with the Detroit Pistons in 2017. This contract pays him an average of $34.4 million per year.

In conclusion, the NBA is not afraid to pay their top players top dollar. These ten players are just a few examples of the biggest NBA contracts per year, with no doubt more to come in the future.