LeBron James, the Finals MVP, is one of the greatest basketball players of all time.<br />However, the NBA's salary cap rules mean he typically earns less than other mega-star athletes.<br />European soccer leagues lack a salary cap, according to Business Insider.<br />Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo made far more last year than James.<br />Still, LeBron James led the LA Lakers to an NBA championship on Sunday night.<br />This marked his fourth championship and first since joining the Lakers in 2018.
