The 50 highest-paid athletes of all-time have brought home a combined $53.2 billion when adjusted for inflation and $37.7 billion on a nominal basis through the end of 2024. They represent eight different sports and 16 countries.
NBA players lead the way with 13 entries, headed by Michael Jordan and his decades of Nike earnings.
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