Believe it or not, the most talented and gifted athletes in the world are making more money than they ever have before. Don’t take it from me, take it from Forbes and their list of the world’s highest-paid athletes.
Even more impressive, of the 50 stars named, more than half of them are Black. Meaning that Black people in basketball, football, soccer, boxing, and auto racing are making a lot of bread.
Here are the richest Black athletes in the world.
Kylian Mbappé is a phenom. At the young age of 24, he’s already become one of the most popular and recognizable athletes in the world. This French superstar brought in bank for the last year, making $120 million.
No surprise here. As long as he’s in the NBA, he’s going to make bread, no matter if he’s good or not. The NBA’s all-time leading scorer fell just short of Mbappé, making $119.5 million.
Stephen Curry splashes on NBA courts and in his bank account. So it’s no shock to us that he’s one of the highest-paid in the world, making $100.4 million.
Yeah, he switches teams a lot. But that hasn’t hurt his pockets, as he continues to remain one of the most feared scorers in the Association. He’s made $89.1 million in the last year.
Is he the best player in the league? Maybe. Is he one of the highest-paid players in the NBA? No doubt. He’s made $87.6 million in the last year.
His time in the Mile High City has not been off to a good start. But at least he got a bag before he started playing in games right? Despite his poor play, he’s made $85 million since being traded to the Denver Broncos.
His time with the Lakers did not go as planned, but at least he found a solid role with the Clippers. Although he’s not the star he once was, it hasn’t hurt his dollars, raking in $82.1 million.
He hasn’t been very active on the PGA tour recently, but that hasn’t stopped him from making cheese. Yeah, he’s getting up there in age, but that shouldn’t bother him considering he’s a billionaire who’s made $75.1 million in the last year.
He tore his ACL last season, so although the 2023 season has already started, he’s still sitting on the sidelines. But mostly thanks to a contract he signed last summer, he made $70.5 million.
Who said race car drivers aren’t athletes? This profession requires exceptional endurance, strength, and hand-eye coordination. Nobody in the world is better than Lewis Hamilton, who made $65 million.
He’s had to fight through some injuries, but he’s worked back to lead his team to a pair of deep playoff runs. The mild-mannered Thompson isn’t quite as good a shooter as his fellow splash brother, Stephen Curry, but he’s close, making $60.9 million.
It’s honestly shocking that he’s not higher on this list, considering he’s by far the best QB in the league. But still, his money is nothing to sneeze at, making $59.3 million.
Sorry Trailblazers fans, this might be one of the last photos you’ll see of Damian Lillard in a Portland jersey. But he’s still a great player, and it is reflected in his pockets, making $58.6 million.
Another NBA player, another trade request. James Harden has been trying to get out of Philly all summer. But it seems that he’s stuck. At least he’s made $55.1 million in the last year.
This British Boxer is a behemoth. Standing at 6’6″, 245lbs, he’s become one of the richest boxers in the world, making $53 million.
While not an international superstar quite to the level of Mbpappé, Mohamed Salah is pretty damn good. He’s made $53 million in the last year.
Paul George is as talented as any player in the NBA. Unfortunately, due to injury, fans haven’t been able to see him display his talents. Thanks to an extension he signed in December 2020, George has made $51.5 million in the last year.
Even worse than his teammate Paul George, Kawhi has rarely been seen on an NBA court. He just can’t stay healthy. But still, nobody can question his ability, which has made him $50.5 million.
He’s not a superstar NBA player, but he gets paid like one, making $49.8 million in the last year.
The quarterbacks and wide receivers get all the love and notoriety on sports ta;k shows, but what about the offensive linemen? They’re just as important considering they protect the star players. Orlando Brown, Jr. may not be the best O-linemen, but he’s pretty solid, which has garnered him big bucks, making $48.6 million.
One of the greatest defensive players of all time, let alone his generation. He signed a monster contract in 2022, which has made him $48.5 million since then.
He struggles to stay healthy, but his talent can’t be questioned. That is why the Los Angeles Lakers were so willing to pay him. He’s made $48 million.
Keep undertaking him if you want to, he just keeps leading the Miami Heat on deep playoff runs. He’s worth all of the $47.8 million he’s made since 2022.
There’s a reason he’s in street clothes on this list. He’s currently not on an NBA roster. But that did not stop him from making $47.8 million.
The QB of America’s team is always going to garner a lot of attention and a big paycheck. So it’s no surprise he’s made $46 million.
Despite his legal troubles, he was still given a record-breaking contract by the Cleveland Browns, which is why he’s made $45.8 million in the last year.
The greatest Tennis player is no longer in the game, retiring a year ago. But that didn’t stop her from being one of the highest-paid athletes in the world, making $45.3 million.
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