On Friday, July 26, 2024, over 10,000 athletes will converge in Paris for the opening ceremony of the Olympics. Although some of the games have started, the opening ceremony is expected to commemorate the official start of the Olympics.
The Olympics will see some of the world’s highest-paid athletes in the world and can create new millionaires, according to Forbes. The highest-paid athletes are dominated by NBA players, professional golfers, and tennis stars.
According to Forbes, these players earn large playing contracts or prize money winnings, as well as millions of dollars in brand endorsements and off-field business ventures.
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Below is a list of the highest-paid black athletes at the Paris Olympics.
LeBron James: $128.2 million
Three-time Olympian LeBron James is the highest-paid athlete at the Olympics. He earns $128.2 million, according to Forbes. He is also the first self-made billionaire to compete in the Summer Games, following his various endorsement deals and entrepreneurial ventures.
Giannis Antetokounmpo: $111 million
Giannis Antetokounmpo will be at the Olympics for the first time, representing Greece. Known as ‘the Greek Freak’, Giannis ranks among the highest-paid NBA stars on the planet, in addition to a lucrative deal with Nike for his ‘Freak’ range.
Stephen Curry: $102 million
Since coming to the NBA, Stephen Curry, who plays for the Warriors, has consistently ranked among the highest-paid players. Curry started with the Warriors in 2009 as the seventh overall pick in the draft and has since accumulated a huge fortune. One of the greatest three-point shooters in the history of basketball, the 36-year-old, known as ‘Chef Curry’, picks up around $102 million, according to Forbes.
Kevin Durant: $93.3 million
Kevin Durant has an estimated net worth of $210 million. He makes nearly $100 million per year from his salary and various endorsements.
Joel Embiid: $57.7 million
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid turned down France and Cameroon and opted to represent Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Cameroonian-born center is said to have earned around $57.7 million in 2024.
Anthony Davis: $46.2 million
Anthony Davis plays for the LA Lakers as a forward. He earns close to $50 million a year.
