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

#4 Russell Westbrook - $19 Million

Russell Westbrook

Major Sponsors - Nike, PepsiCo, Samsung Electronics, True Religion Apparel

Since KD left Oklahoma City Thunder, it's helped Russell Westbrook's game on the court and his image off it. He became the sole face of the franchise, on the court that led to him winning the 2017 league MVP award and off the court, he became a face for various brands that wanted to use image and goodwill in the community to their advantage.

His off-court earnings received a huge boost last year when he inked a 10-year extension deal with Nike's Jordan Brand. Jordan Brand had previously released Westbrook inspired lifestyle signature shoes but last years' WhyNot Zer0.1 was his first performance-based signature sneaker.

He might not make it to the Top 3 of this list in any of the coming years but he's a sure-shot to be on the list as a face of a small market franchise in the Thunder.