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Not Jordan, Not Lebron, Not Kobe Bryant: This Player Completely Changed Nba Salaries

Summary by El Plural
The history of the NBA's highest salary cannot be understood without the figure of Kevin Garnett. He debuted in 1995 as the fifth overall pick in the draft straight out of high school and, over 21 seasons, signed contracts totaling €335.8 million, solely from franchise earnings, not including sponsorships or other business ventures. This historic record established Garnett as a benchmark both on and off the court, capable of redefining how the l…
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The history of the NBA's highest salary cannot be understood without the figure of Kevin Garnett. He debuted in 1995 as the fifth overall pick in the draft straight out of high school and, over 21 seasons, signed contracts totaling €335.8 million, solely from franchise earnings, not including sponsorships or other business ventures. This historic record established Garnett as a benchmark both on and off the court, capable of redefining how the l…

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El Plural broke the news in on Saturday, January 3, 2026.
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