Nicolas Batum who rise to fame after joining the team of (Houston Rockets) in NBA draft 2018. He played 2 years basketball career in France league with team (Le Mans Sarthe). In 2008, he signed a new contract with (Portland Trail Blazers) that make him highest paid young NBA player.
Annual Salary & Endorsement Earnings : $24 million (2018)
Recently in year 2018, Forbes magazine released the list of highest paid athletes in the world. According to the list he placed at 100th position with annual earnings $24 million which include $500k endorsement money. Batum played his long term career with Trail Blazers till 2015. He signed a new contract deal with (Charlotte Hornets) in 2015 that makes him 14th most earning basketball player according to (ESPN) salaries.
In 2006, he received the award of (Albert Schweitzer Tournament) while playing for the Le Mans Sarthe. Nicolas Batum earn 2 French League Rising Star Awards during the year 2007-08. Batum signed a multi-millionaire contract with (Charlotte Hornets) worth $150 million for five years. His earnings details collected from trusted sources of (NBA, Forbes, Business Insider, ESPN).