The Highest-Paid Player in the NBA: Salaries Every Season (1984 - 2026)

Magic Johnson vs Larry Bird vs Patrick Ewing vs Michael Jordan and more — who wins the race? 1984 to 2026, every overtake. Who's your pick? Drop it in the comments below. Music: 'Starfire', 'Uprising' & 'Legacy' by Scott Buckley — released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au Figures from public records & milestones; in-between values interpolated. #StatHound #MagicJohnson #LarryBird #PatrickEwing #MichaelJordan #HakeemOlajuwon #DavidRobinson #Season