LeBron James is the NBA's<br />Highest-Paid Player For<br />Fifth Straight Year Each year 'Forbes' releases an annual list<br />detailing the top earning NBA players. The list contain names such<br />as Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant, with James <br />taking the top spot for the past five years. The top 10 earners are estimated to make a combined $540 million in salaries, endorsements and royalties. LeBron is estimated to make a total of $88.7 million, which includes $53 million made off the court. James’ success is not from traditional<br />endorsements, but rather his own ventures. James invested in Blaze Pizza, and owns 21 of the franchises in Chicago and South Florida. He also founded a production company, SpringHill Entertainment, and a media firm, Uninterrupted. In 2018, James partnered with Arnold<br />Schwarzenegger to create Ladder,<br />a health and wellness company that<br />sells personalized protein powder.