10 Highest Paid NBA Players by Salaries

#8 Paul George - $30.56 million

Oklahoma City Thunder v Charlotte Hornets

Transitioning from versatile bench player to bonafide superstar took a lot of work from Paul George during his Indiana days, but I'd argue that settling into the co-star role alongside Russell Westbrook in Oklahoma City has been as big a deal for him as getting to stardom in the first place. Russ isn't the easiest of players to play with given his questionable shot selection at times, but PG-13 is probably the most perfect complementary player outside of Kevin Durant to play alongside the Brody.

The effects of the duo's chemistry are obvious. Even without the team's best perimeter defender, George's hustle and energy have been infectious, and the whole team turns the clamps on when he's on the floor. George is a sleeper MVP candidate so far and has been outplaying the 4-year, $137 million contract that he signed in the summer.