Amidst stalled contract negotiations, Klay Thompson solidifies his ranking as the fifth-highest paid NBA player of the 2023–24 season, trailing LeBron James by $63,000,000.

Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors has witnessed a terrible standstill in his contract negotiations this offseason. Thompson, who was about to enter the last year of a five-year, $190,000,000 contract, was anticipated to sign a new contract before the season began. Even so, Klay will still rank among the most paid players in the league even though his pay for the upcoming season will only be about $43 million.

Boardroom reports that Thompson will receive a staggering $21 million in endorsement revenue in addition to his pay, bringing his total earnings to $64,000,000. Even though Thompson isn’t as wealthy as LeBron James ($63,000,000), he still comes in fifth place among NBA players when endorsements are taken into account.

The fifth-highest earner in the NBA is Klay Thompson.

In addition to the $190 million contract he previously signed, Thompson will receive a salary of about $43 million. Even though he was supposed to have inked a new contract by now, that will be the most paid season of his NBA career.

Naturally, Thompson also holds a number of well-known endorsements, such as agreements with Waiakea Water, NERF, and Bevel. Based solely on endorsement revenue, Thompson will earn $21 million, or 64 million total, according to Boardroom’s Instagram post.

LeBron James, who will make $47 million in salary and $80 million in endorsements this year, is at the top of the list with this ranking. Stephen Curry, who will receive $51 million in salary and $50 million in endorsements, is Thompson’s teammate.

Even though Thompson is currently $63,000,000 behind James, it was anticipated that he would have inked a new contract by now. His income ought to rise significantly as a result, potentially enabling Thompson to move up into the top 3.

Klay Thompson is patient with the Warriors’ arrangement.

In regards to his present circumstances, Thompson seems to be patient. Perhaps a contract hasn’t been signed yet. But the athlete and the team have said that it will be in the end.

According to Fox News, Thompson recently stated that he cannot see himself playing for a different team. Gilbert Arenas has, obviously, had enough and is ready for the player to go free.

Recently, he urged the team to open the checkbook and make sure Thompson signs a contract extension. When precisely that will occur is yet unknown.