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The 18 most shocking 76ers, NBA players and college basketball athletes making more than LeBron James in 2026 originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here .
LeBron James wasn't lying when he said he wanted to prioritize winning in free agency.
While he could have made more money or played alongside closer friends elsewhere, James accepted a deal at the veteran's minimum to get a fresh start with a 76ers team that looks like it can compete to win the East.
At a salary of just $3.9 million next season, James is sacrificing in hopes of winning a championship. That sacrifice comes with an odd set of circumstances: by making less than $4 million, James' salary ranks behind more than 290 other NBA players. Even some of college basketball's highest-paid players are set to make more than James next season.
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