We’re in the middle of the NFL season, the NBA season is back, and the MLB season is coming to an end. All of the most popular sports in the country are being played at once. With that in mind, let’s take a look at all of the richest Black athletes in the world. Of the 50 athletes listed by Forbes, 28 of them were Black.
Unfortunately, none of them were women — something we’ll be hoping for next year’s list.
LeBron James
The more things change, the more they stay the same. James is still among the highest-paid athletes in the world, making $128.2 million in the last year.
Giannis Antetokoumpo
Giannis Antetekounmpo is right behind the king at $111 million. He hopes to lead the Milwaukee Bucks back to the NBA Finals this year.
Kylian Mbappé
Mbappé is the best footballer in the world. So it makes sense why he’s near the top of the list, making $110 million.
Stephen Curry
In the last year, the best shooter in NBA History made $102 million.
Lamar Jackson
Lamar Jackson had one hell of a 2023 season and has gotten even better in 2024. Last year he made $100.5 million.
Kevin Durant
Like LeBron, Kevin Durant is still among the NBA elite, even at his older age, which is why he made $93.3 million in the last year.
Patrick Mahomes
The king of the NFL was once again named the best athlete at the 2024 ESPYS, so it makes sense why he’s on this list. Mahomes is still near the top of athlete money makers at $84.4 million.
Anthony Joshua
The heavyweight English boxer is still making a lot of money despite losing a couple of fights in the past few years. This past year, he made $83 million.
Lewis Hamilton
One of the most famous Formula One race car drivers is still at the top of his game, making $69 million.
Tiger Woods
Despite walking away from Nike and not nearly the same golfer he once was, Tiger Woods still brings in a lot of money, making $67.2 million in the last year.
Klay Thompson
The Golden State Warriors legend is now a Dallas Maverick. At least Klay Thompson was well paid his last year in the Bay, making $62.3 million.
Damian Lillard
Damian Lillard is looking to play better this upcoming NBA season. Still, it didn’t hurt his pocketbooks, as he made $61.9 million.
Joel Embiid
This past year, the often-injured star big man for the Philadelphia 76ers made $57.7 million.
Jimmy Butler
The star guard for the Miami Heat was in and out of the lineup during this past season. But he still made $57.5 million.
James Harden
Although he’s not quite the volume scorer he once was, Harden still knows how to keep his pockets full, making $55.8 million in the last year.
Bradley Beal
As the third wheel on the Phoenix Suns, Bradley Beal is making more than most third options in the NBA, earning $54.3 million in the last year.
Chris Jones
The disruptive defensive tackle for the Kansas City Chiefs makes his first appearance on this list, making $54.1 million.
Kawhi Leonard
Although it’ll be a while until he steps on an NBA court, the paper is still the same. Last year as he pulled in $53.7 million.
Paul George
The new Philadelphia Sixer made a bag this past year at $52.7 million.
Sadio Mané
Senegalese footballer Sadio Mané made $52 million this year in the Saudi Pro League.
Brian Burns
As the newest member of the New York Giants, Brian Burns got a big contract for the most popular team in the Big Apple. This past year, he made $51.7 million.
Trae Young
The star guard for the middling Atlanta Hawks took home $47.3 million this past season.
Deshaun Watson
Deshaun Watson’s record-breaking contract is still paying him well, as he made $47 million this past season despite having below-average numbers.
Rashan Gary
Another new member to the list. Rashan Gary is a star defender for the young Green Bay Packers and made nearly $46.8 million this past season.
Anthony Davis
The Los Angeles Lakers are still one of the best in the league. In the past year, he made $46.2 million.
Zion Williamson
As one of the most explosive athletes in the NBA, Zion Williams makes plenty of money on and off the court, which combined to $46.1 million this past NBA season.
Jayson Tatum
The 2024 NBA champion is coming back with vengeance this upcoming season. Along with making $45.9 million last season he also signed a record-breaking contract.
Devin Booker
Devin Booker is looking to help improve the Phoenix Suns this upcoming season. No matter, because his bank accounts will be looking the same, as he made $45.2 million.
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