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.
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 Antetekounmpo is right behind the king at $111 million. He hopes to lead the Milwaukee Bucks back to the NBA Finals this year.
Mbappé is the best footballer in the world. So it makes sense why he’s near the top of the list, making $110 million.
In the last year, the best shooter in NBA History made $102 million.
Lamar Jackson had one hell of a 2023 season and has gotten even better in 2024. Last year he made $100.5 million.
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.
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.
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.
One of the most famous Formula One race car drivers is still at the top of his game, making $69 million.
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.
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 is looking to play better this upcoming NBA season. Still, it didn’t hurt his pocketbooks, as he made $61.9 million.
This past year, the often-injured star big man for the Philadelphia 76ers made $57.7 million.
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.
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.
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.
The disruptive defensive tackle for the Kansas City Chiefs makes his first appearance on this list, making $54.1 million.
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.
The new Philadelphia Sixer made a bag this past year at $52.7 million.
Senegalese footballer Sadio Mané made $52 million this year in the Saudi Pro League.
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.
The star guard for the middling Atlanta Hawks took home $47.3 million this past season.
Deshaun Watson’s record-breaking contract is still paying him well, as he made $47 million this past season despite having below-average numbers.
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.
The Los Angeles Lakers are still one of the best in the league. In the past year, he made $46.2 million.
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.
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 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.
