Top ten wealthiest athletes For the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics

Here these are the top 10 best-paid Olympians in Paris Summer Olympics 2024, which include Stephen Curry, Kevin Durrant and Jon Rahm

The 2024 Paris Summer Olympics has officially started. Moreover, sports fans are preparing to see some of the best athletes in the world battle for Olympic gold in the French city.

A number of the biggest athletes will compete in the event. Among them are golfers and NBA players from around the world. Uniquely, their goal is to win a medal for their respective nations. Similarly, Team GB aims to add to their 22 gold medals from the Tokyo Games. However, they will face tough competition from prominent athletes.

Likewise, some of the world’s wealthiest and most-paid athletes will display their athletic brilliance at the Olympics in Paris. However, Who is the richest?

Furthermore, Forbes issued a list of the highest paid athletes at the Summer Olympics in Paris today. The list showcases the top earnings in six of the most lucrative sports.

Kevin Durant – $93.3 million– 2024 Summer Olympics

“The Slim Reaper” had been battling injuries before representing Team USA in the Olympics. Another well-known basketball player, he makes close to $100 million year from endorsement deals and his pay.

Stephen Curry – $102 million

Considered one of the greatest three-point shooters in basketball history, the 36-year-old ‘Chef Curry’ earns around $102 million, according to Forbes.

Giannis Antetokounmpo – $111 million

The Greek Freak is competing in his first Olympics for his native country. Apart from his handsome NBA contract, he also has a lucrative endorsement agreement with Nike for his ‘Freak’ line of footwear.

LeBron James – $128.2 million

Leading the USA Basketball team is LeBron, the highest-paid basketball player at the moment.

Also, he is the sole millionaire in the 2024 Summer Olympics, having become wealthy through endorsements.

Jon Rahm – $218 million

The two-time major champion, who is the highest-paid Olympian traveling to Paris, will compete for Spain this summer. Moreover, It is said that he received an advance payment of over $175 million to transfer to the LIV Golf Tour.

Rory McIlroy – $80.1 million

The Northern Irishman, who is regarded as golfing royalty, is the second richest player going into the Olympics. According to Forbes, he has $80.1 million in earnings.

Scottie Scheffler – $59.2 million

Another golfer to crack the top 10 is the American. Also, the native of New Jersey will make over $60 million in 2024 thanks to his winnings, salary, and off-field earnings combined.

Joel Embid – $57.7 million

We now return to the NBA. The centre, born in Cameroon, is expected to have made about $57.7 million in 2024. Also he will compete for Team USA in the Olympics.

Nikolai Jokic – $56.1 million

The Joker, who is currently the finest player in the NBA, will compete in the Paris Olympics this year for Serbia. Furthermore, he hopes to add a medal to his already amazing collection of awards.