During the 2024-25 season, the average NBA player made nearly $12 million, dwarfing the NFL average of about $3 million. Of course there are myriad reasons for this, not the least of which is roster size,

To put what he’s saying into perspective, Steph had the highest salary of any NBA player in the 2024–2025 season, earning over $55 million, and next season, he looks set to make close to $60 million. Meanwhile, in October 2024, Forbes valued the Warriors at $8.8 billion, making them the most valuable team in the NBA.