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

13) Derrick Rose – $36.6m

NBA
Chicago Bulls
Salary/Winnings: $17.6m
Endorsements: $19m

After signing an incredible $185m deal with Adidas in 2012, Rose’s endorsements bring him more than his salary; despite earning the maximum-level salary with the Chicago Bulls.