As of July 2024, the player in the National Basketball Association (NBA) with the highest cumulative career earnings was LeBron James, with total earnings of approximately 479.47 million U.S. dollars. LeBron James has played for the Los Angeles Lakers since 2018. Prior to his career with the Lakers, James also played for the Miami Heat and the Cleveland Cavaliers.
NBA players with the highest cumulative career earnings as of July 2024
(in million U.S. dollars)
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