Professional basketball has transformed from a simple sport into a global entertainment powerhouse. Today’s NBA stars earn fortunes that would have been unimaginable to players of previous generations. With the league’s explosive growth in popularity and revenue, player salaries have skyrocketed. Television deals worth billions, international expansion, and digital streaming have all contributed to the financial boom in professional basketball. Players now command massive contracts, with the highest earners making upwards of $50 million per season in salary alone. Beyond their on-court earnings, many players have leveraged their fame to build substantial wealth through...