The NBA has gone to great lengths in recent negotiations with the players' union to curb the growth of player salaries.
One place where the top players are making more than ever is off the court through endorsements.
Forbes.com recently took a look at how much the highest-paid players are making in endorsements.
Those figures, combined with the salaries for the players tells us which NBA players are making the most money and a few of the names may surprise you.
#10 Chris Paul — $22.7 Million
2013-14 Salary: $18.7 million
Endorsements: $4.0 million
Total Earnings: $22.7 million
Career Earnings: $96.0 million
#9 Dirk Nowitzki — $23.2 Million
2013-14 Salary: $22.7 million
Endorsements: $0.5 million
Total Earnings: $23.2 million
Career Earnings: $204.1 million
#8 Dwight Howard — $26.5 Million
2013-14 Salary: $20.5 million
Endorsements: $6.0 million
Total Earnings: $26.5 million
Career Earnings: $123.3 million
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