LeBron James
Forbes has Lebron second on its list. He’s estimated the “best player in the game right now” banked $72 million last year. Bron also has big endorsements with Nike, Coke, McDonald’s, Powerade, and Samsung. He also opted out of his contract with the Miami Heat. It could mean an even bigger payday for James if the reports that he’s going for a max salary turn out to be true.