Top 20 highest paid athletes in the world: Manchester United star & Real Madrid duo included

5) Kobe Bryant – $61.5m

NBA
LA Lakers
Salary/Winnings: $30.5m
Endorsements: $31m

The highest paid player in the NBA, Bryant’s on-court salary dwarfs any other players in basketball. Deals with Nike and Turkish Air also net him over $30m in sponsorships.