LeBron James to earn $3.9 million with 76ers next season

LeBron James will take a significant pay cut to join the Philadelphia 76ers, making approximately $3.9 million in the first year of his two-year contract. This salary is far below his nearly $53 million earnings from last season with the L.A. Lakers. In contrast, nearly 300 NBA players are set to earn more than him, and almost 20 college players are projected to surpass his earnings due to new Name, Image, and Likeness deals. College athlete Thomas Haugh, for example, could earn up to $10 million this season after deciding to withdraw from the NBA Draft. James, valued at $1.4 billion, maintains that his decision to play is driven by a desire for competition and another championship rather than financial gain.

• 12:06 PMYahoo Sports — Nearly 20 College Players And Almost 300 NBA Players Will Make More Than LeBron James Next Season