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Article Two, Section 1 of the United States Constitution sets forth the eligibility requirements for serving as President of the United States:
No person except a natural born Citizen, or a Citizen of the United States, at the time of the Adoption of this Constitution, shall be eligible to the Office of President; neither shall any person be eligible to that Office who shall not have attained to the Age of thirty-five Years, and been fourteen Years a Resident within the United States.[1]
The Twenty-second Amendment to the United States Constitution also sets constraints on who may be elected to the Presidency:
No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice, and no person who has held the office of President, or acted as President, for more than two years of a term to which some other person was elected President shall be elected to the office of the President more than once.[2]
The controversy arising from conspiracy theories over Barack Obama's citizenship and eligibility for the presidency prompted a number of Republican state and federal legislators to propose legislation aimed at requiring future presidential candidates to release copies of their birth certificates. The Hawaii State legislature went in the opposite direction, to limit the lengths that proponents can go in pursuit of this issue, as the pursuits have drained resources from the state.[3]
Contents
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1 Federal initiatives
1.1 Electoral College
1.2 Birth certificate
1.3 Hawaii statehood
2 State initiatives
2.1 Alabama
2.2 Arizona
2.3 Colorado
2.4 Connecticut
2.5 Georgia
2.6 Hawaii
2.7 Indiana
2.8 Iowa
2.9 Kansas
2.10 Louisiana
2.11 Maine
2.12 Michigan
2.13 Missouri
2.13.1 Constitutional amendment
2.13.2 Legislation
2.13.3 Other
2.14 Montana
2.15 Nebraska
2.16 New Hampshire
2.17 Oklahoma
2.18 Pennsylvania
2.19 Tennessee
2.20 Texas
3 See also
4 References
Federal initiatives[edit]
Electoral College[edit]
Activists lobbied members of Congress to reject the Electoral College vote and block Obama's election as president in its sitting on January 8, 2009, to certify and tally the results of the election. Two Republican members of the House of Representatives, John Linder and Ron Paul, were heavily lobbied by activists who believed that the two lawmakers would be more willing than other members of Congress to raise objections to Obama's confirmation.[4] The lobbying was unsuccessful and Congress unanimously declared Obama to be the winner of the election.[5]
Birth certificate[edit]
"H.R. 1503" redirects here. For the star, see Beta Caeli.
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H.R. 1503 (2009)
In March 2009, Representative Bill Posey, a newly elected Republican from Florida's 15th congressional district, introduced a bill, H.R. 1503, in the U.S. House of Representatives. Had this bill been enacted into law, it would have amended the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to require candidates for the Presidency "to include with the [campaign] committee's statement of organization a copy of the candidate's birth certificate" plus supporting documentation.[6]
The bill did not initially have any co-sponsors and was introduced without the Republican leadership being informed.[7] Florida Today, the newspaper serving his constituency, commented that the bill "stems from fringe opponents of President Barack Obama who, during the 2008 election campaign, questioned whether Obama was born in Hawaii," but added that Posey's office "does not question Obama's citizenship."[8] Posey explained his motivation as being to "prevent something like this [controversy] from happening in the future" by requiring "the birth certificate up front and take [the issue] off the table". His initiative was strongly criticized by Florida Democrats, who accused Posey of trying to "fan the rumors on the extreme fringe of the Republican Party" and "pandering to the right wing".[9]
Satirist Stephen Colbert also mocked Posey for not addressing rumors that he was "part alligator";[10] Posey responded by commenting that there was "no reason to say that I'm the illegitimate grandson of an alligator". He also stated that there was now "no reason to question" that Obama is a U.S. citizen.[11]
Posey's bill gained the support of twelve Republican co-sponsors - Representatives John R. Carter, Kenny Marchant, Louie Gohmert, John Culberson, Randy Neugebauer, Mike Conaway and Ted Poe (all from Texas), Rep. John Campbell (California), Rep. Bob Goodlatte (Virginia), Rep. Dan Burton (Indiana), Rep. Marsha Blackburn (Tennessee), and Rep. Trent Franks (Arizona).[12][13] Republican Senator Tom Coburn (Oklahoma) also stated that he would "likely support it" if the bill reached the Senate, saying that Obama "meets the constitutional requirement to be president," and that "It is each state's responsibility to determine the eligibility of those running for federal office."[14] H.R. 1503 was never voted upon by either house of Congress and died when the 111th Congress adjourned at the end of 2010.[15]
Hawaii statehood[edit]
On July 27, 2009, the House of Representatives passed a resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of Hawaii's statehood. The resolution, containing language recognizing Hawaii as President Obama's birth state, passed by a vote of 378 to 0.[16] Some of the cosponsors of the Posey bill, namely Campbell, Carter and Marchant, did not cast a vote.[17] The House has 435 members when all seats are filled.
State initiatives[edit]
Alabama[edit]
Legislation introduced in April 2011 by state Senator Slade Blackwell would require any candidate running for an office with an age requirement to present their birth certificate.[18]
Arizona[edit]
On April 19, 2010, the Arizona House of Representatives voted in favor of a rider to require presidential candidates "to submit documents proving they meet the constitutional requirements to be president".[19] If enacted, the law would give the Arizona Secretary of State the power to omit a candidate's name on the state ballot if there is "reasonable cause" to believe that the documents are not adequate proof of the requirements for office. The rider passed the Arizona House of Representatives on a 31–29 vote, with only Republicans voting in favor and some Republicans joining with Democrats to oppose.[20] The bill then went to the Arizona State Senate, which declined to vote on the bill before the April 2010 end of legislative session, the deadline for the bill's passage.[21][22][23]
In reaction to the proposed legislation, The Arizona Republic referred to it as a "nutty birther bill" that would make Arizona seem to be a place where "any crackpot whim can be enshrined in law".[24] Arizona Republican State Representative Cecil Ash, who supported the bill, appeared on CNN's Anderson Cooper 360° to discuss the bill. Ash stated that he believed President Obama was an American citizen, but there has been "a lot of controversy over the issue". Cooper then likened the people who believe there is a birth certificate controversy to people who believe the moon is made of cheese and asked Ash if he knew the moon was not made of cheese without investigation. Ash responded in the affirmative.[25][26]
In January 2011, similar legislation again was introduced in the Arizona House of Representatives.[27] On April 14, 2011 the Arizona legislature passed a bill requiring presidential and vice presidential candidates to show the Arizona secretary of state proof that they are natural-born citizens. Such proof could be either a long-form birth certificate or at least two other forms of accepted proof, such as an early baptismal certificate, circumcision certificate or hospital birth record.[28] On April 18, Governor Jan Brewer vetoed the bill.[29]
A state legislator introduced a similar bill in 2012.[30] In March 2012, a senate committee voted favorably on a bill that would require candidates for the presidency and vice presidency to submit an affidavit attesting to their eligibility to serve.[31]
Colorado[edit]
Legislation introduced in April 2011 by 11 Republican state legislators would require any elected official to provide proof of citizenship before being sworn in.[32] The bill was not voted out of committee.[33]
Connecticut[edit]
In January 2011, Connecticut state Sen. Michael McLachlan introduced legislation that would mandate presidential and vice presidential candidates to provide their birth certificates for their names to be placed on the ballot.[34] The bill did not make it out of committee.[35]
Georgia[edit]
In April 2010, Georgia state representative Mark Hatfield introduced legislation that would require presidential and vice presidential candidates to submit an affidavit "stating the candidate’s citizenship and age and shall append to the affidavit documents that prove the candidate is a natural born citizen, prove the candidate’s age, and prove that the candidate meets the residency requirements for President of the United States."[36]
In February 2011, Hatfield again introduced similar legislation, but it was not voted out of committee.[37][38]
Hawaii[edit]
In May 2010, Hawaii enacted a law allowing the state to ignore requests for information if deemed "duplicative or substantially similar" to a prior query.[39][40][41][42][43]
In January 2011, Hawaii state representative Rida Cabanilla introduced legislation allowing the Hawaii Department of Health to provide upon request a copy of the birth certificate of a "Person of civic prominence" (that is, a candidate or officeholder for which United States citizenship is required), and to charge the requesting party a surcharge of $100.[44]
Indiana[edit]
In January 2011, Indiana state senator Mike Delph introduced legislation requiring presidential candidates to file a certified copy of a birth certificate along with additional documentation to be on the Indiana ballot.[45] The legislation was not voted out of committee.[46]
Iowa[edit]
In March 2011, Iowa state Senator Kent Sorenson introduced legislation that would require presidential or vice presidential candidates to submit certified copies of their birth certificates, which would be available for public inspection.[47]
Kansas[edit]
In February 2012, a committee in the Kansas House of Representatives approved a bill that would require candidates for state and federal offices to provide proof of citizenship.[48]
Louisiana[edit]
Legislation introduced in April 2011 by state Senator A.G. Crowe and state Representative Alan Seabaugh would require candidates for federal office to file a birth certificate.[49] The legislation was not voted out of committee.[50]
Maine[edit]
State representative Richard Cebra introduced legislation requiring candidates to submit a birth certificate and government-issued identification.[51]
Michigan[edit]
Legislation introduced in April 2011 by state Representative Mike Callton would require presidential candidates to submit their birth certificates.[52]
Missouri[edit]
Constitutional amendment[edit]
Fifteen Republican members of the Missouri House of Representatives sponsored an amendment to the Missouri Constitution in March 2009 that would require "candidates who are required by the Constitution of the United States to be natural born citizens" to provide a birth certificate to the Missouri Secretary of State to confirm their eligibility. A certificate of live birth would not be accepted. Failure to comply would result in the candidate being deemed ineligible to stand. The only political offices to be affected would be the President and Vice President, which are the only two positions for which there is a specific constitutional citizenship requirement. The proposed amendment is part of a "voter’s bill of rights", which would serve "as a defense against corruption, fraud, and tyranny". Political commentators interpreted the proposal as being "aimed at advancing the claims of the fringe movement that doubts President Barack Obama's eligibility to serve as president".[53][54] The proposed amendment, House Joint Resolution No. 34, was subsequently withdrawn.[55]
Legislation[edit]
In January 2011, Republican State Representative Lyle Rowland introduced legislation that would require "proof of identity and proof of United States citizenship" for all presidential and vice-presidential candidates."[56] In May 2011, the requirement that presidential candidates present proof of natural born citizenship was added but later trimmed from an omnibus election law reform bill.[57] Rowland introduced similar legislation in 2012.[58] On March 29, 2012, the House of Representatives passed legislation that would require presidential or vice presidential candidates to prove their U.S. citizenship before appearing on the ballot.[59] The bill then passed a Missouri senate committee.[60]
Other[edit]
A number of Missouri Republican politicians have continued to support claims and litigation on the citizenship issue. State Representatives Cynthia L. Davis, Timothy W. Jones and Casey Guernsey have committed to participating as plaintiffs in a lawsuit filed in Missouri challenging Obama's citizenship.[61] State Representative Edgar G. H. Emery told reporters in July 2009 that he "questions Obama’s citizenship and ... believes his alleged lack of a legitimate birth certificate ignores the Constitution."[62]
Montana[edit]
In January 2011, Montana state representative Bob Wagner introduced legislation requiring all candidates for federal office file affidavits with the Montana secretary of state verifying that they are qualified; presidential candidates would be required to provide the state with a valid copy of their birth certificates.[63]
Nebraska[edit]
Proposed legislation introduced in January 2011 would have required a presidential or vice presidential candidate to provide proof of birth that includes the names of the candidate's parents, and proof that the parents were United States citizens at the time of the candidate's birth; the candidate would also have to swear of affirm, "I was born a citizen of the United States of America and was subject exclusively to the jurisdiction of the United States of America, owing allegiance to no other country at the time of my birth. On the day I was born, both my birth mother and birth father were citizens of the United States of America."[64] The proposed legislation failed to be voted out of committee.[65]
New Hampshire[edit]
Legislation introduced in March 2011 would have required presidential candidates to present their birth certificates when filing their nomination papers; the proposed enactment date was changed to 2013 and thus would not have affected the 2012 presidential elections.[66] The proposed legislation was not voted out of committee.[67]
Similar legislation proposed in 2012 also was not voted out of committee.[68]
Oklahoma[edit]
Oklahoma Republican state Representative Mike Ritze proposed a bill in December 2008, requiring any candidate for public office in Oklahoma to show proof of citizenship. Ritze declared that he "does not believe Obama submitted an authentic copy of his birth certificate".[69] He also unsuccessfully approached Oklahoma Republican Senators Tom Coburn and James Inhofe to persuade them to mount a challenge to Obama's confirmation by Congress.[4] The bill, House Bill 1329, was criticized by The Norman Transcript newspaper as "an outright attempt to embarrass President Barack Obama whose own citizenship was questioned, mostly by those pajama guerrillas trolling on the Internet".[70] The bill gained a 23–20 vote in favor, but failed to meet the 25-vote threshold required to pass.[71]
In February 2011, similar legislation was reintroduced in the Oklahoma state senate.[72]
Pennsylvania[edit]
Legislation introduced in April 2011 by state Representative Daryl Metcalfe would require candidates for president and vice president to provide proof of citizenship to qualify for a spot on the state ballot.[73]
Tennessee[edit]
In Tennessee, four Republican state Representatives—Stacey Campfield, Glen Casada, Frank S. Niceley and Eric H. Swafford—announced in February 2009 that they would be joining a legal action to force Obama to release his birth certificate and prove his citizenship. Casada, the Tennessee House Republican caucus chairman, said that he believes Obama has further proof of eligibility, and would like him to make it available: "Yes, people may say, you're just chasing some conspiracy theory ... [but] it's a simple act on his part to just do, and we're done—move on." The alternative newspaper Nashville Scene described Swafford as joining a "wacky legal action" and quoted Tennessee house Democrat Larry Miller as saying: "What is the mentality of these kind of people who continuously make these kind of goofy statements? It's embarrassing." Attorney Orly Taitz of California said she planned to file the suit, representing the Defend Our Freedoms Foundation.[74][75]
Legislation proposed in January 2011 would require anyone running for elected office to furnish a birth certificate before being declared an eligible candidate."[76] It failed to be voted out of a subcommittee.[77]
In January 2016, two Democratic legislators proposed barring the Secretary of State from placing on the ballot any presidential or vice-presidential candidate who was not a natural-born citizen.[78]
Texas[edit]
On November 16, 2010, Texas state representative Leo Berman introduced legislation requiring any candidate for president or vice president running in Texas to submit to the Texas Secretary of State an "original birth certificate indicating that the person is a natural-born United States citizen.” In introducing the bill, Berman said that the "bill is necessary because we have a president whom the American people don’t know whether he was born in Kenya or some other place.” If signed into law, the bill would take effect September 1, 2011, about 6 months ahead of the Texas presidential primaries for the 2012 presidential election.[79]
By inserting the word "original" into the bill, Berman addressed concerns by conspiracy theorists that other bills that do not contain that word are "flawed". His bill would therefore specifically disallow the use of the reproduced certificate that Obama has used since June 2008 as evidence. The legality of such a bill is unknown, as reproduced certificates are generally accepted by government agencies as proof of birth.[80]
See also[edit]
Barack Obama presidential eligibility litigation
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Highest-paid NBA players by season
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Michael Jordan, who earned $33,140,000 in the 1997–98 NBA season, attempts a slam dunk at the old Boston Garden.
The highest-paid NBA players by season over the past twelve seasons have received contracts with salaries noted in the twenty-million-dollar range. In this twelve-year span, Kevin Garnett received $28,000,000, which was the highest salary payment of any NBA player, during the 2003–04 season. Garnett has been the highest-paid NBA player per year in seven of the past twelve NBA seasons. Michael Jordan was the first NBA player to sign a contract worth over thirty million dollars in a season. During the 1997–98 season, Jordan earned $33,140,000, which still stands as the most any NBA player has earned on a 1 year contract, Jordan also holds the record for the second largest 1 year contract at $30,140,000 in the 1996-97 season. Kobe Bryant become just the second player to reach this milestone when the 2013–14 season began.[1] LeBron James became the third in the 2016–17 season. Stephen Curry became the first player to eclipse $40-Million per year when he signed a record 5-year contract worth $201-Million in 2017, starting with $34,682,550 in the 2017-18 season and ending with the largest earnings in the 2021-22 season with a record payout of $45,780,966.
Beginning in the 1984–85 NBA season, the NBA's first salary cap was introduced. The NBA salary cap is the maximum dollar amount each NBA team can spend on its players for the season. However, the NBA uses a "soft" salary cap, which means that significant "salary exceptions" allow NBA teams to exceed their allotted amount in order to sign players. The salary cap is determined during the offseason, but as stated earlier, it is liable to change.[2]
An exception is necessary to sign a player for a contract that would exceed the salary cap threshold of the "soft cap". The Larry Bird exception, more commonly known as Bird Rights, allows teams to re-sign a current player only if he has played for that particular team for a minimum of three years.[3] Another exception known as the mid-level exception allows for teams that are over the salary cap to sign one or more players as long as they do not exceed the total amount of the average NBA salary.[4] Next, the bi-annual exception can be used by teams every other year to sign a free agent(s) for up to two years at an amount set by the NBA.[5] Finally, the rookie player exception allows any NBA team to sign their first-round draft pick to a contract based upon a scale previously set forth by the NBA. Another option for teams would be to assign players to a league-assigned minimum salary contract for a maximum of two years.
According to 2010–11 NBA season game performance, the league's best players were not its highest-paid players. Each year there are ten players selected to one of the two All-NBA Teams. Out of those ten players chosen that year, Kobe Bryant was the only player that was also among the game's ten highest-paid during the 2010–11 NBA season.[6]
Contents
1 2010s
1.1 2017–2018
1.2 2016–2017
1.3 2015–2016
1.4 2014–2015
1.5 2013–2014
1.6 2012–2013
1.7 2011–2012
1.8 2010–2011
1.9 2009–2010
2 2000s
2.1 2008–2009
2.2 2007–2008
2.3 2006–2007
2.4 2005–2006
2.5 2004–2005
2.6 2003–2004
2.7 2002–2003
2.8 2001–2002
2.9 2000–2001
2.10 1999–2000
3 1990s
3.1 1998–1999
3.2 1997-1998
3.3 1996-1997
3.4 1995-1996
4 See also
5 References
2010s
2017–2018
Player [7]
Salary
Team
Stephen Curry $34,682,550 Golden State Warriors
LeBron James $33,285,709 Cleveland Cavaliers
Paul Millsap $31,269,231 Denver Nuggets
Gordon Hayward $29,727,900 Boston Celtics
Blake Griffin $29,512,900 Los Angeles Clippers
Kyle Lowry $28,703,704 Toronto Raptors
Russell Westbrook $28,530,608 Oklahoma City Thunder
Mike Conley, Jr. $28,530,608 Memphis Grizzlies
James Harden $28,299,399 Houston Rockets
DeMar DeRozan $27,739,975 Toronto Raptors
2016–2017
LeBron James became the third player to sign a contract worth over thirty million dollars in a season, after Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant.
Player [8]
Salary
Team
LeBron James $30,963,450 Cleveland Cavaliers
Al Horford $26,540,100 Boston Celtics
DeMar DeRozan $26,540,100 Toronto Raptors
James Harden $26,540,100 Houston Rockets
Kevin Durant $26,540,100 Golden State Warriors
Russell Westbrook $26,540,100 Oklahoma City Thunder
Mike Conley, Jr. $26,540,100 Memphis Grizzlies
Dirk Nowitzki $25,000,000 Dallas Mavericks
Carmelo Anthony $24,559,380 New York Knicks
Damian Lillard $24,328,425 Portland Trail Blazers
2015–2016
Kobe Bryant, who spent his entire 20-year career in a Los Angeles Lakers uniform, was the highest-paid player in the league from the 2009–10 until his retirement at the conclusion of the 2015–16 season.
Player [9]
Salary
Team
Kobe Bryant $25,000,000 Los Angeles Lakers
LeBron James $22,970,500 Cleveland Cavaliers
Carmelo Anthony $22,875,000 New York Knicks
Dwight Howard $22,359,364 Houston Rockets
Chris Bosh $22,192,730 Miami Heat
Chris Paul $21,468,695 Los Angeles Clippers
Kevin Durant $20,158,622 Oklahoma City Thunder
Derrick Rose $20,093,064 Chicago Bulls
Dwyane Wade $20,000,000 Miami Heat
LaMarcus Aldridge $19,689,000 San Antonio Spurs
2014–2015
Player [10]
Salary
Team
Kobe Bryant $23,500,000 Los Angeles Lakers
Amar'e Stoudemire $23,410,988 New York Knicks
Joe Johnson $23,180,790 Brooklyn Nets
Carmelo Anthony $22,458,401 New York Knicks
Dwight Howard $21,436,271 Houston Rockets
Chris Bosh $20,644,400 Miami Heat
LeBron James $20,644,400 Cleveland Cavaliers
Chris Paul $20,068,563 Los Angeles Clippers
Deron Williams $19,754,465 Brooklyn Nets
Rudy Gay $19,317,326 Sacramento Kings
2013–2014
Player [11]
Salary
Team
Kobe Bryant $30,453,805 Los Angeles Lakers
Dirk Nowitzki $22,721,381 Dallas Mavericks
Amar'e Stoudemire $21,679,893 New York Knicks
Joe Johnson $21,466,718 Brooklyn Nets
Carmelo Anthony $21,388,953 New York Knicks
Dwight Howard $20,513,178 Houston Rockets
Pau Gasol $19,285,850 Los Angeles Lakers
Chris Bosh $19,067,500 Miami Heat
LeBron James $19,067,500 Miami Heat
Dwyane Wade $18,673,000 Miami Heat
2012–2013
Player [12]
Salary
Team
Kobe Bryant $30,453,805 Los Angeles Lakers
Dirk Nowitzki $20,907,128 Dallas Mavericks
Amar'e Stoudemire $19,948,799 New York Knicks
Joe Johnson $19,752,645 Brooklyn Nets
Carmelo Anthony $19,444,503 New York Knicks
Pau Gasol $19,285,850 Los Angeles Lakers
Chris Bosh $19,067,500 Miami Heat
LeBron James $19,067,500 Miami Heat
Dwyane Wade $18,673,000 Miami Heat
Chris Paul $18,668,431 Los Angeles Clippers
2011–2012
Player [13]
Salary
Team
Kobe Bryant $25,244,493 Los Angeles Lakers
Kevin Garnett $21,247,044 Boston Celtics
Tim Duncan $21,164,619 San Antonio Spurs
Rashard Lewis $21,136,631 Washington Wizards
Dirk Nowitzki $19,092,873 Dallas Mavericks
Pau Gasol $18,714,150 Los Angeles Lakers
Carmelo Anthony $18,518,574 New York Knicks
Amar'e Stoudemire $18,217,705 New York Knicks
Elton Brand $18,160,355 Philadelphia 76ers
Dwight Howard $18,091,770 Orlando Magic
2010–2011
Player [14]
Salary
Team
Kobe Bryant $24,806,250 Los Angeles Lakers
Rashard Lewis $19,573,711 Washington Wizards
Tim Duncan $18,835,381 San Antonio Spurs
Kevin Garnett $18,832,044 Boston Celtics
Michael Redd $18,300,000 Milwaukee Bucks
Andrei Kirilenko $17,823,000 Utah Jazz
Pau Gasol $17,823,000 Los Angeles Lakers
Gilbert Arenas $17,730,694 Washington Wizards
Yao Ming $17,686,100 Houston Rockets
Zach Randolph $17,666,666 Memphis Grizzlies
2009–2010
Player [15]
Salary
Team
Kobe Bryant $23,034,375 Los Angeles Lakers
Jermaine O'Neal $23,016,000 Miami Heat
Tracy McGrady $22,843,124 New York Knicks
Tim Duncan $22,183,220 San Antonio Spurs
Shaquille O'Neal $21,000,000 Cleveland Cavaliers
Dirk Nowitzki $19,795,714 Dallas Mavericks
Paul Pierce $19,795,712 Boston Celtics
Ray Allen $18,776,860 Boston Celtics
Rashard Lewis $18,010,791 Orlando Magic
Michael Redd $17,040,000 Milwaukee Bucks
2000s
2008–2009
Kevin Garnett was the highest-paid player during the 2008–09, 2007–08, and 2006–07 seasons; he relinquished that position to Shaquille O'Neal for two seasons, but was also the highest-paid player during the 2003–04, 2002–03, 2001–02, and 2000–01 seasons.
Player [16]
Salary
Team
Kevin Garnett $24,751,934 Boston Celtics
Jason Kidd $21,372,000 Dallas Mavericks
Jermaine O'Neal $21,372,000 Toronto Raptors
Kobe Bryant $21,262,500 Los Angeles Lakers
Shaquille O'Neal $21,000,000 Phoenix Suns
Allen Iverson $20,840,625 Detroit Pistons
Stephon Marbury $20,840,625 Boston Celtics
Tim Duncan $20,598,704 San Antonio Spurs
Tracy McGrady $20,370,437 Houston Rockets
Ray Allen $18,388,430 Boston Celtics
2007–2008
Player [18]
Salary
Team
Kevin Garnett $23,751,934 Boston Celtics
Shaquille O'Neal $21,000,000 Phoenix Suns
Jason Kidd $19,728,000 New Jersey Nets
Jermaine O'Neal $19,728,000 Indiana Pacers
Kobe Bryant $19,490,625 Los Angeles Lakers
Tim Duncan $19,014,188 San Antonio Spurs
Allen Iverson $19,012,500 Denver Nuggets
Stephon Marbury $19,012,500 New York Knicks
Tracy McGrady $18,257,750 Houston Rockets
Baron Davis $16,440,000 Golden State Warriors
2006–2007
Player [19]
Salary
Team
Kevin Garnett $21,000,000 Minnesota Timberwolves
Shaquille O'Neal $20,000,000 Miami Heat
Jason Kidd $18,084,000 New Jersey Nets
Jermaine O'Neal $18,084,000 Indiana Pacers
Kobe Bryant $17,718,750 Los Angeles Lakers
Tim Duncan $17,429,673 San Antonio Spurs
Allen Iverson $17,184,375 Philadelphia 76ers
Stephon Marbury $17,184,375 New York Knicks
Tracy McGrady $16,901,500 Houston Rockets
Grant Hill $16,901,500 Orlando Magic
2005–2006
Player [20]
Salary
Team
Shaquille O'Neal $20,000,000 Miami Heat
Allan Houston $19,125,000 New York Knicks
Chris Webber $19,125,000 Philadelphia 76ers
Kevin Garnett $18,000,000 Minnesota Timberwolves
Allen Iverson $16,453,125 Philadelphia 76ers
Stephon Marbury $16,453,125 New York Knicks
Jason Kidd $16,440,000 New Jersey Nets
Jermaine O'Neal $16,440,000 Indiana Pacers
Kobe Bryant $15,946,875 Los Angeles Lakers
Michael Finley $15,937,500 Dallas Mavericks
2004–2005
Player [21]
Salary
Team
Shaquille O'Neal $27,696,430 Miami Heat
Dikembe Mutombo $19,485,719 New Jersey Nets/Houston Rockets
Allan Houston $17,531,250 New York Knicks
Chris Webber $17,531,250 Sacramento Kings
Kevin Garnett $16,000,000 Minnesota Timberwolves
Jason Kidd $14,796,000 New Jersey Nets
Jermaine O'Neal $14,796,000 Indiana Pacers
Shareef Abdur-Rahim $14,625,000 Portland Trail Blazers
Ray Allen $14,625,000 Seattle Supersonics
Anfernee Hardaway $14,625,000 New York Knicks
Zydrunas Ilgauskas $14,625,000 Cleveland Cavaliers
Allen Iverson $14,625,000 Philadelphia 76ers
Stephon Marbury $14,625,000 New York Knicks
Latrell Sprewell $14,625,000 Minnesota Timberwolves
Antoine Walker $14,625,000 Atlanta Hawks
2003–2004
Player [22]
Salary
Team
Kevin Garnett $28,000,000 Minnesota Timberwolves
Shaquille O'Neal $26,571,000 Los Angeles Lakers
Rasheed Wallace $18,000,000 Portland Trail Blazers
Dikembe Mutombo $17,895,000 New York Knicks
Allan Houston $15,937,000 New York Knicks
Chris Webber $15,937,000 Sacramento Kings
Damon Stoudamire $14,625,000 Portland Trail Blazers
Penny Hardaway $13,500,000 Phoenix Suns
Latrell Sprewell $13,500,000 Minnesota Timberwolves
Antonio McDyess $13,500,000 Phoenix Suns
2002–2003
Player[23]
Salary
Team
Kevin Garnett $25,200,000 Minnesota Timberwolves
Shaquille O'Neal $23,571,000 Los Angeles Lakers
Shawn Kemp $21,500,000 Orlando Magic
Juwan Howard $20,625,000 Denver Nuggets
Scottie Pippen $19,727,000 Portland Trail Blazers
Karl Malone $19,250,000 Utah Jazz
Rasheed Wallace $16,200,000 Portland Trail Blazers
Dikembe Mutombo $16,105,000 New Jersey Nets
Chris Webber $14,343,000 Sacramento Kings
Damon Stoudamire $13,500,000 Portland Trail Blazers
2001–2002
Player[24]
Salary
Team
Kevin Garnett $22,400,000 Minnesota Timberwolves
Shaquille O'Neal $21,428,000 Los Angeles Lakers
Alonzo Mourning $18,756,000 Miami Heat
Juwan Howard $18,750,000 Denver Nuggets
Scottie Pippen $18,083,000 Portland Trail Blazers
Karl Malone $17,500,000 Utah Jazz
Rasheed Wallace $14,400,000 Portland Trail Blazers
Dikembe Mutombo $14,315,000 Philadelphia 76ers
Gary Payton $12,926,000 Seattle SuperSonics
Shawn Kemp $12,770,000 Portland Trail Blazers
2000–2001
Player[25]
Salary
Team
Kevin Garnett $19,600,000 Minnesota Timberwolves
Shaquille O'Neal $19,285,000 Los Angeles Lakers
Alonzo Mourning $16,879,000 Miami Heat
Juwan Howard $16,875,000 Washington Wizards
Hakeem Olajuwon $16,685,000 Houston Rockets
Karl Malone $15,750,000 Utah Jazz
Dikembe Mutombo $14,422,000 Philadelphia 76ers
Patrick Ewing $14,000,000 Seattle SuperSonics
David Robinson $13,196,000 San Antonio Spurs
Scottie Pippen $13,151,000 Portland Trail Blazers
1999–2000
Player[26]
Salary
Team
Shaquille O'Neal $17,142,000 Los Angeles Lakers
Kevin Garnett $16,806,000 Minnesota Timberwolves
Alonzo Mourning $15,004,000 Miami Heat
Juwan Howard $15,000,000 Washington Wizards
Scottie Pippen $14,795,000 Portland Trail Blazers
Karl Malone $14,000,000 Utah Jazz
Larry Johnson $11,910,000 New York Knicks
Gary Payton $11,020,000 Seattle SuperSonics
Rasheed Wallace $10,800,000 Portland Trail Blazers
Shawn Kemp $10,780,000 Cleveland Cavaliers
1990s
1998–1999
Player[27]
Salary
Team
Patrick Ewing $18,500,000 New York Knicks
Shaquille O'Neal $17,000,000 Los Angeles Lakers
David Robinson $14,841,000 San Antonio Spurs
Kevin Garnett $14,000,000 Minnesota Timberwolves
Alonzo Mourning $13,130,000 Miami Heat
Juwan Howard $13,125,000 Washington Wizards
Hakeem Olajuwon $12,943,000 Houston Rockets
Dikembe Mutombo $11,218,000 Atlanta Hawks
Jayson Williams $11,000,000 New Jersey Nets
Scottie Pippen $11,000,000 Houston Rockets
1997-1998
Player[28]
Salary
Team
Michael Jordan $33,140,000 Chicago Bulls
Patrick Ewing $20,500,000 New York Knicks
Horace Grant $14,285,714 Orlando Magic
Shaquille O'Neal $12,857,143 Los Angeles Lakers
David Robinson $12,397,440 San Antonio Spurs
Alonzo Mourning $11,254,800 Miami Heat
Juwan Howard $11,250,000 Washington Wizards
Hakeem Olajuwon $11,156,000 Houston Rockets
Gary Payton $10,514,688 Seattle SuperSonics
Dikembe Mutombo $9,615,187 Atlanta Hawks
1996-1997
Player[29]
Salary
Team
Michael Jordan $30,140,000 Chicago Bulls
Horace Grant $14,857,000 Orlando Magic
Reggie Miller $11,250,000 Indiana Pacers
Shaquille O'Neal $10,714,000 Los Angeles Lakers
Gary Payton $10,212,000 Seattle SuperSonics
David Robinson $9,952,000 San Antonio Spurs
Juwan Howard $9,750,000 Washington Wizards
Hakeem Olajuwon $9,655,000 Houston Rockets
Alonzo Mourning $9,380,000 Miami Heat
Dennis Rodman $9,000,000 Chicago Bulls
1995-1996
Player[30]
Salary
Team
Patrick Ewing $18,724,000 New York Knicks
Clyde Drexler $9,810,000 Houston Rockets
David Robinson $7,700,000 San Antonio Spurs
Chris Webber $7,000,000 Washington Bullets
Joe Dumars $6,881,000 Detroit Pistons
Danny Manning $6,833,000 Phoenix Suns
A.C. Green $6,473,000 Phoenix Suns
Shaquille O'Neal $5,700,000 Orlando Magic
Derrick Coleman $5,476,000 Philadelphia 76ers
Sean Elliott $5,333,000 San Antonio Spurs
See also
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List of player salaries in the NHL
List of salaries
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