"Curry took 3 rings from him and now this": NBA fans react to Steph Curry ending LeBron James' 11-year reign

According to a report from Sportico, Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry surpassed LeBron James as the NBA's highest earner for the 2024-25 season. This takes into account salaries and endorsements and according to the report, this is the first time in 11 years that someone surpassed James.

Curry will earn $155.8 million from his salary and endorsement deals, while James will earn $133.7 million.

Steph Curry's fans cheered him on for surpassing James as the league's top earner.

"Curry took three rings from him and now this," one fan said.

"Curry has been the face of the league for the past 5 years so that’s not a surprise," one person tweeted.

"It's a testament to Curry's incredible career and the lucrative contracts that top players are commanding these days," another said.

Meanwhile, LeBron James' supporters rallied behind him after he lost the top spot on this list for the first time in 11 years.

"Damn that was long, reclaim your crown tho King!" One fan said.

"All good. LeBron is already a billionaire. First active player/billionaire," one person tweeted.

"Lol if Bron wanted the max he’d get the most money but he’s going his team a favour," another said.

It is important to note that this list only takes into consideration players' salaries and endorsement deals. Both Steph Curry and LeBron James have several business ventures outside of the NBA.

According to Forbes, James' net worth has gone from $1 billion in 2023 to $1.2 billion this year. Meanwhile, Curry's net worth is listed at $105.8 million.

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Who rounds out the top five highest earners after Steph Curry and LeBron James?

Seeing Steph Curry and LeBron James as the league's top two earners makes sense. After all, they dominated the league in the past decade.

Surprisingly, Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum aren't in the top five, despite signing an extension worth more than $300 million in 2023 and 2024, respectively. In fact, neither of them are in the top 15.

The league's third-top earner for the 2024-25 season is Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo,, who earned $103.8 annually. He is also the only player besides Curry and James to break past the $100 million barrier.

Next on the list is Curry's former Warriors teammate Kevin Durant with $97.9 million. Giannis' teammate Damian Lillard with $66.7 million rounds out the top five.