Forbes 2018: 10 Highest Paid NBA Players By Off-Court Endorsement Earnings

#9 Giannis Antetokounmpo - $13 Million

Giannis Antetokounmpo

Major Sponsors - Nike, Tissot and Bank of Montreal

Giannis Antetokounmpo might not have won a championship(s) like Klay but the formula for most of the players on this list remains the same - success on the court translates to money off the court. And Antetokounmpo, who averaged 26.9 points per game last season, has increased his scoring average by at least four through each of his first five seasons in the league.

The "Greek Freak" would not have been on the list last year but his new Nike deal, which is slated to give him $9 million each year, is said to be a huge part of his new increased net worth. The deal is expected to give more when the company launches his first signature sneaker in 2019.

Being the face of a franchise in a small market, Giannis also deals with BMO Harris and Kronos Foods. Not to mention, the several others he has back home in Greece.