Salary/Winnings: $19.1m Endorsements: $35m Although already one of the highest paid athletes in the world, Kevin Durant is set to make an even bigger splash in the next few years. The 2014 NBA MVP's contract comes to an end this summer, pretty much guaranteeing a huge extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder (or a lucrative move elsewhere). 'The Durantula' also enjoys the biggest endorsement deal of any currently active athlete, thanks to an ongoing ten-year deal with Nike which could be worth up to $300m in total. He also enjoys partnerships with 2K Sports, Panini, Sprint, and BBVA. The future looks incredibly bright for a man already described as one of the most dominant points-scorers in NBA history.
