#5 of 10 World’s Highest-Paid Athletes In 2014 And How They Made Their Money

#5 Kobe Bryant Total Earnings: $61.5 million Salary/winnings: $30.5 million Endorsements: $31 million

 Bryant’s $30.5 million salary is nearly $8 million higher than any other player. He inked a two-year, $48.5 million contract extension in November that will keep his on-court salary tops in the NBA. His deals with the likes of Turkish Air, Lenovo, Hublot, Nike and Panini for merchandise are worth $30 million annually.