LeBron tops Forbes' list of highest-paid NBA players
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LeBron James has been named the NBA's highest-paid player for the fifth year in a row.
The Los Angeles Lakers star claimed the top spot on Forbes' annual list with estimated earnings of $88.7 million - up from $85.3 million in 2018. James' salary and bonuses account for $35.7 million, with another $53 million coming from his endorsement deals with Nike, Coca-Cola, Beats By Dre, Blaze Pizza, and 2K Sports.
Stephen Curry ($79.5 million), Kevin Durant ($65 million), Russell Westbrook ($53.7 million), and James Harden ($47.4 million) round out the top five on Forbes' 2019 list.