During the 2024-25 season, the average NBA player made nearly $12 million, dwarfing the NFL average of about $3 million. Of course there are myriad reasons for this, not the least of which is roster size,

May 2, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) stands on the court during a break in the action against the Houston Rockets in the fourth quarter of game six of the first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images / Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images