Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo isn’t just one of the most dominant players in the NBA today. He also happens to be one of the most handsomely-paid individuals in the league at the moment.

Milwaukee Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo
Apr 21, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) watches from the bench in the fourth quarter against the Indiana Pacers during game one of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

As a matter of fact, it’s only Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James who pocketed more money than Giannis in the NBA in 2024, according to Forbes.

Milwaukee Bucks News: Giannis Antetokounmpo Is No. 5 Highest-Paid Athlete in 2024

Milwaukee Bucks, Giannis AntetokounmpoMar 28, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) dribbles against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
Forbes just published this year’s iteration of the richest athletes in all of sports, and it is definitely worth noting that Antetokounmpo has finished fifth overall with an estimated $111 million in income this year.

Interestingly, Giannis earned more money from his off-the-court dealings than he did with his contract with the Bucks. Per Forbes, the former back-to-back MVP pocketed $46 million from his deal with Milwaukee. $65 million or nearly 60% of his total earnings, however, was sourced from all his other income-generating endeavors outside the basketball court.

While the details of the same were not disclosed, it would be safe to assume that a big chunk of his off-the-court earnings came from his sponsorship deal with Nike. Giannis also has endorsement contracts with Amazon, Google, Meta, PepsiCo, Unilever, and Walt Disney, to name a few.
Milwaukee Bucks, Giannis AntetokounmpoDec 27, 2023; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) rebounds during the first quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Cristiano Ronaldo Reigns Supreme Again

USATSI 19520588 scaledNov 28, 2022; Lusail, Qatar; Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo (7) reacts during the second half of the group stage match in the 2022 World Cup at Lusail Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Yukihito Taguchi-USA TODAY Sports
For a second year running, it’s global football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo who is sitting atop the Forbes rich list yet again. The 39-year-old earned a whopping $260 million in 2024, which mainly comes from his gargantuan contract with Saudi Arabia club Al-Nassr.

John Rahm (golf) came in second with $218 million worth of earnings, while Lionel Messi rounded out the Top 3 with $135 million.

LeBron is right above Giannis at No. 4 with an income of $128.2 in 2024. The only other NBA players in the Top 12 are Stephen Curry ($102 million, ninth) and Kevin Durant ($93.3 million, 12th)

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