LeBron James Misses Out On Being the Highest-Paid Athlete in 2022

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4 NBA players made the top 10 list

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Giannis Antetokounmpo $80.9 Million On Field: $39.9 Million Off Field: $41 Million

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Kevin Durant $92.1 Million On Field: $42.1 Million Off Field: $50 Million

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Stephen Curry $92.8 Million On Field: $45.8 Million Off Field: $47 Million

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LeBron James $121.2 Million On Field: $41.2 Million Off Field: $80 Million

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LeBron James made almost 2/3rd his revenue off the field through his endorsements, most notably through Nike and Hollywood.

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However, LeBron James still finished 2nd behind Lionel Messi for the highest-paid athlete of 2022.

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What name surprises you the most on this list?

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