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Harrison Barnes tops highest-paid former UNC basketball players list

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Last updated Jul 9, 2026

Harrison Barnes tops highest-paid former UNC basketball players list
Summary

Harrison Barnes has become the highest-paid former Tar Heel in NBA history, with career earnings of $224,120,874 over 14 seasons. He recently completed a three-year, $54 million contract with the San Antonio Spurs and signed a one-year, $8 million contract for his 15th season. Barnes eclipses Vince Carter, who previously led with earnings of $171,885,974 over 22 seasons. Other notable former UNC players in the top five include Rasheed Wallace, Antawn Jamison, and Marvin Williams. Michael Jordan remains the richest former Tar Heel but does not rank among the top five for career NBA earnings.

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  • •Harrison Barnes earns $224,120,874 across 14 NBA seasons.
  • •Vince Carter's career earnings are $171,885,974 over 22 seasons.
  • •Rasheed Wallace and Antawn Jamison also make the top five list.
  • •Barnes signed a one-year, $8 million deal with the Spurs.
  • •Michael Jordan is the richest Tar Heel but not top five in NBA earnings.
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While Michael Jordan is a legend he is not the highest paid former Tar Heel in NBA history. See who tops the list.

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