9inenews
No Result
View All Result
Monday, July 14, 2025
  • Login
  • AMERICAN FOOTBALL
  • BASEBALL
  • BASKETBALL
  • COLLEGE SPORTS
  • FOOTBALL
  • ICE-HOCKEY
  • RUGBY
Subscribe
9inenews
  • AMERICAN FOOTBALL
  • BASEBALL
  • BASKETBALL
  • COLLEGE SPORTS
  • FOOTBALL
  • ICE-HOCKEY
  • RUGBY
No Result
View All Result
9inenews
No Result
View All Result
  • AMERICAN FOOTBALL
  • BASEBALL
  • BASKETBALL
  • COLLEGE SPORTS
  • FOOTBALL
  • ICE-HOCKEY
  • RUGBY
Home BASKETBALL

Rudy Gobert Is The Only Remaining Player In The Playoffs Among The 15 Highest-Paid NBA Stars

Among the 15 highest-paid NBA players this season, Rudy Gobert is the only one to make it to the Conference Finals.

by 9inenews
May 20, 2024
in BASKETBALL
0

The NBA rewards the best players with the biggest contracts, as players can make even more money by hitting performance incentives like the All-NBA team or winning end-of-season awards. The top 15 players in the NBA this season features a list of the best veteran stars in the league, but only Rudy Gobert out of the bunch managed to make the Conference Finals.

1. Stephen Curry – $51.9 million

2. Kevin Durant – $47.6 million

3. Nikola Jokic – $47.6 million

4. LeBron James – $47.6 million

5. Joel Embiid – $47.6 million

6. Bradley Beal – $46.7 million

7. Kawhi Leonard – $45.6 million

8. Paul George – $45.6 million

9. Giannis Antetokounmpo – $45.6 million

10. Damian Lillard – $45.6 million

11. Jimmy Butler – $45.1 million

12. Klay Thompson – $43,2 million

13. Rudy Gobert – $41.0 million

14. Fred VanVleet – $40.8 million

15. Anthony Davis – $40.6 million

Only one player out of these 15 didn’t make the NBA Playoffs, with Fred VanVleet’s Houston Rockets ending the season as the No. 11 seed. Two players were Play-In exits, as Warriors duo Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson didn’t have much success in a very disappointing season. Nikola Jokic was the only player outside Gobert to make it to the second round.

A whopping 10 out of the 15 players listed here were eliminated in the first round of the Playoffs, showing that top-heavy teams have involuntarily put a ceiling on themselves. The NBA is a place where teams with money spread out across the roster will succeed, as the 2024 Playoffs are showing.

Rudy Gobert Justified His Expensive Cost

Rudy Gobert has been a source of ire for fans and analysts for years. Gobert was the best defensive center in the NBA for the better part of the last decade but his lack of offensive ability and perimeter versatility have caused him to crash out of the Playoffs before. This is his first Conference Finals appearance, so it took a while for Gobert to come good when it comes to postseason success.

The contract Gobert is on runs until 2026 and was given to him by the Utah Jazz for a total of $205 million over five seasons. The price of it was widely criticized as Gobert is considered to be one-dimensional. However, his one dimension has made him among the greatest in his position, as Gobert picked up a fourth Defensive Player of the Year trophy this season, tied for most in NBA history.

The price attached to Gobert isn’t just his large contract, but also the massive bet Wolves’ executive Tim Connelly made when he gave up a cast of rotational players including Malik Beasley, Jarred Vanderbilt, and Patrick Beverley, along with five first-round draft picks, one of which ended up becoming 2023 Rookie of the Year Finalist Walker Kessler.

This trade was already being called the worst in NBA history after the Wolves were the No. 8 seed in Gobert’s first season, being eliminated in five games by the eventual champion Nuggets. They got their revenge this season, with the Wolves advancing to the Conference Finals at Denver’s expense.

It’s no coincidence that the one-dimensional center been criticized for years showed his entire arsenal in Game 7, confidently guarding the perimeter while also hitting unseen fallaway jumpers. While he couldn’t stop Nikola Jokic, nobody could, and he did just enough to ensure his team won.

Gobert is averaging 12.2 points, 10.9 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.0 steals, and 1.1 blocks in the 2024 Playoffs.

Previous Post

WNBA Fantasy schedule breakdown: Week 2

Next Post

Ohio State heavy favorites for four-star RB, add multiple official visits in June

Related Posts

Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers: A rivalry fueled by respect, not friendship
BASKETBALL

Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers: A rivalry fueled by respect, not friendship

July 14, 2025
Australia Flex Muscle Against Philippines for Strong Start
BASKETBALL

Australia Flex Muscle Against Philippines for Strong Start

July 13, 2025
Déjà Vu as Portugal Write More Basketball History in Brno
BASKETBALL

Déjà Vu as Portugal Write More Basketball History in Brno

July 13, 2025
NBA Insider Provides Latest Update on Jonathan Kuminga Trade
BASKETBALL

NBA Insider Provides Latest Update on Jonathan Kuminga Trade

July 12, 2025
How former UConn star Gabby Williams found her home in Seattle and became a WNBA All‑Star
BASKETBALL

How former UConn star Gabby Williams found her home in Seattle and became a WNBA All‑Star

July 12, 2025
Rebecca Lobo Sends Strong Message About Angel Reese Making WNBA History
BASKETBALL

Rebecca Lobo Sends Strong Message About Angel Reese Making WNBA History

July 12, 2025
Next Post
Ohio State heavy favorites for four-star RB, add multiple official visits in June

Ohio State heavy favorites for four-star RB, add multiple official visits in June

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recent Posts

  • Vinicius Jr’s new deal at Real Madrid is NOT DONE YET due to financial details
  • How did Mike Tyson’s daughter respond to her father’s link-up with Shaquille O’Neal?
  • Edgar Berlanga ended up in hospital after brutal blow to the head after fight against Hamzah Sheeraz
  • Kyle Larson Has Fallen Off a Cliff Since His Indy-Charlotte Double, Claims Kyle Petty
  • Todd Gordon and Kyle Petty Believe NASCAR Was Right to Not Penalize Ty Gibbs
Plugin Install : Widget Tab Post needs JNews - View Counter to be installed
  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest
Vinicius Jr’s new deal at Real Madrid is NOT DONE YET due to financial details

Vinicius Jr’s new deal at Real Madrid is NOT DONE YET due to financial details

July 14, 2025
How did Mike Tyson’s daughter respond to her father’s link-up with Shaquille O’Neal?

How did Mike Tyson’s daughter respond to her father’s link-up with Shaquille O’Neal?

July 14, 2025
Edgar Berlanga ended up in hospital after brutal blow to the head after fight against Hamzah Sheeraz

Edgar Berlanga ended up in hospital after brutal blow to the head after fight against Hamzah Sheeraz

July 14, 2025
Kyle Larson Has Fallen Off a Cliff Since His Indy-Charlotte Double, Claims Kyle Petty

Kyle Larson Has Fallen Off a Cliff Since His Indy-Charlotte Double, Claims Kyle Petty

July 14, 2025

Recent News

Vinicius Jr’s new deal at Real Madrid is NOT DONE YET due to financial details

Vinicius Jr’s new deal at Real Madrid is NOT DONE YET due to financial details

July 14, 2025
How did Mike Tyson’s daughter respond to her father’s link-up with Shaquille O’Neal?

How did Mike Tyson’s daughter respond to her father’s link-up with Shaquille O’Neal?

July 14, 2025

Categories

  • AMERICAN FOOTBALL
  • Arizona State devils
  • Aussie
  • BASEBALL
  • BASKETBALL
  • Birmingham City
  • Boxing
  • COLLEGE SPORTS
  • Dallas cowboys
  • Detroit Lions
  • Detroit tigers
  • FOOTBALL
  • Golf
  • Handball
  • ICE-HOCKEY
  • Liam Payne
  • Los Angeles Lakers
  • Marc Marquez
  • Motorcross
  • Music
  • NASCAR
  • New York Mets
  • NFL
  • Notre Dame'
  • Ohio State University
  • PENRITH PANTHERS
  • R&B
  • RUGBY
  • SEC
  • Space launch
  • Tennis
  • Uncategorized
  • VOLLEYBALL
9inenews

We strive to turn our passion for NEWS, SPORTS, CELEBRITY & LIFESTYLE into a thriving website. 

I will keep on posting such valuable and knowledgeable information on my Website for all of you. Your love and support matters a lot.

9inenews | Copyright © Reserve 2023-2024

No Result
View All Result
  • AMERICAN FOOTBALL
  • BASEBALL
  • BASKETBALL
  • COLLEGE SPORTS
  • FOOTBALL
  • ICE-HOCKEY
  • RUGBY

9inenews | Copyright © Reserve 2023-2024

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In