Rocking history of highest-earning players in Los Angeles!

Updated on July 25, 2023 11:41 AM by Andrew Koschiev

Here are the top 5 earners in Los Angeles Lakers history, including some of the greatest figures in the game. This list's top spot will be around for a while.

Kobe Bryant - $328,237,108!

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Money earned per game - $209,602

Highest Laker salary - $ 30,453,000 in 2013 to 2014

During Kobe Bryant's time in Los Angeles, he earned $328,237,108 in player salary, where the Laker's franchise GOAT checks in at No.1 on the list. Bryant received exactly the amount of money he was due for his whole career, which is not surprising given his position as an icon both as a basketball player and specifically as a Laker.

LeBron James - $197,966,106!

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Money earned per game - $616.716

Highest Laker salary - $44,474,988 in 2022 to 2023

LeBron was high on the list as he has not been a Laker for all long, but NBA salaries are so high these days that the $197,966,106 in player salary is just from his time in Los Angeles. The Lakers won a championship under James' leadership in 2019–20 and 2022–23 while wearing purple and gold; he broke the all-time scoring record. James has been well worth it.

Shaquille O’Neal - $144,749,716

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Money earned per game – $227,593

Highest Laker salary - $24,749,999 in 2003 to 1004

Shaquille O’Neal made much money as a Laker, finishing third all-time in club history with $144,749,716 earned during his stay in Los Angeles. O'Neal ended up being transferred to Miami in 2004 because Lakers owner Jerry Buss didn't think he was still worth that much money, given that O'Neal was getting older and unwilling to take better care of his body after signing a three-year, $88.5 million contract deal the year before.

Anthony Davis - $133,177,099

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Money earned per game - $564,309

Highest Laker salary - $37,980,720 in 2022 to 2023

Next season, Anthony Davis is expected to surpass O'Neal to become the third-highest-paid Laker in team history. When James' ability eventually declines with age, the Lakers will center their future on Davis. According to reports, Davis will sign a sizable deal this summer.

Pau Gasol - $120,116,000!

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Money earned per game - $230,107

Highest Laker salary - $19,285,850 from 2013 to 2014.

Pau Gasol may have won Finals MVP because of his contributions as a reliable scorer, a strong rebounder, and an underappreciated playmaker who helped Los Angeles win championships. Gasol, on track to become a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame, was one of the finest trade deadline purchases in league history and ranked sixth among all-time overseas NBA greats.