Thinking about snagging a Baller but need help determining the PAID from the PHONY? Well check out the 2011/2012 list of the NBA’s top earners and see where your Baller falls (For those who watched Anderson, I’ve highlighted all the UN-MARRIED Ballers…ha!)
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1. Kobe Bryant
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Los Angeles Lakers |
$25.2 million
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2. Rashard Lewis
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Washington Wizards |
$22.1 million
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3. Tim Duncan
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San Antonio Spurs |
$21.3 million
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4. Kevin Garnett
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Boston Celtics |
$21.2 million
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5. Gilbert Arenas
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Orlando Magic |
$19.2 million
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6. Dirk Nowitzki
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Dallas Mavericks |
$19.0 million
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7. Pau Gasol
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Los Angeles Lakers |
$18.7 million
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8. Carmelo Anthony
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New York Knicks |
$18.5 million
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9. Amare Stoudemire
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New York Knicks |
$18.2 million
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10. Joe Johnson
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Atlanta Hawks |
$18.0 million
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11. Dwight Howard
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Orlando Magic |
$17.8 million
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12. Elton Brand
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Philadelphia 76ers |
$17.0 million
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13. Deron Williams
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New Jersey Nets |
$16.3 million
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14. Chris Paul
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New Orleans Hornets |
$16.3 million
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15. LeBron James
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Miami Heat |
$16.0 million
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16. Chris Bosh
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Miami Heat |
$16.0 million
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17. Dwyane Wade
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Miami Heat |
$15.5 million
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18. Paul Pierce
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Boston Celtics |
$15.3 million
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19. Andrew Bynum
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Los Angeles Lakers |
$15.1 million
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20. Antawn Jamison
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Cleveland Cavaliers |
$15.0 million
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21. Rudy Gay
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Memphis Grizzlies |
$15.0 million
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22. Brandon Roy
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Portland Trailblazers |
$14.9 million
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23. Chauncey Billups
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New York Knicks |
$14.2 million
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24. Al Jefferson
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Utah Jazz |
$14.0 million
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25. Baron Davis
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Cleveland Cavaliers |
$13.9 million
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