Forbes: Jordan, LeBron, Durant lead NBA in sneaker earnings
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The sneaker business continues to boom for Michael Jordan.
The Charlotte Hornets owner led the NBA in sneaker-deal income for the fiscal year that ended in May with an estimated $130 million in earnings from Jordan Brand, according to Kurt Badenhausen of Forbes. Wholesale revenue at Jordan Brand reached $3.14 billion for the year, up 10% from 2018.
LeBron James was the second-highest earner at $32 million, followed by Kevin Durant at $26 million.
Here's the full list:
| Player | Brand | Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Jordan | Jordan | $130M |
| LeBron James | Nike | $32M |
| Kevin Durant | Nike | $26M |
| Stephen Curry | Under Armour | $20M |
| Kobe Bryant | Nike | $16M |
| James Harden | Adidas | $14M |
| Zion Williamson | Jordan | $13M |
| Dwyane Wade | Li-Ning | $12M |
| Russell Westbrook | Jordan | $12M |
| Kyrie Irving | Nike | $11M |
| Derrick Rose | Adidas | $11M |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | Nike | $10M |
| Damian Lillard | Adidas | $10M |
| Klay Thompson | Anta | $9M |
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