#3 – LeBron James
LeBron James (born 30th December, 1984) is an American professional basketball player for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the NBA. Recent back-to-back championships and four MVP awards have made The Cavaliers’ all-time leading scorer the NBA’s biggest endorsement star. Sales of his signature Nike shoes and deals with Nike, McDonald’s, Coca-Cola, Upper Deck and others have helped him net a massive $53 million from endorsements alone in the last year.
Total Earnings: $72.3 Million
Salary/winnings: $19.3 Million
Endorsements: $53 Million