Chris Paul – $40M

In the “NBA,” Chris Paul is nicknamed “CP3,” which is a combination of his initials and jersey number. He was drafted to the league by the “New Orleans Hornets” in 2005, after which he played for several teams, primarily for the “Los Angeles Clippers” and currently the “Phoenix Suns.”

As per “Forbes,” almost all of Paul’s earnings for 2021 came in salaries. However, that doesn’t mean he is without sponsorships. He appears in commercials for “State Farm” quite frequently and holds equity stakes in “Beyond Meat” and “WTRMLN WTR.” The 11-time All-Star pick has a net worth of $160 million.