The world's top paid athletes, according to Forbes


[post_page_title]Derrick Rose[/post_page_title]
Derrick Rose didn’t have the greatest first season in a Knicks uniform, but he did earn $34.3 million during the fifth and final year of his contract. He’s had a few injury riddled seasons but still made $21.4 million from salary while adding another $13 million from endorsements. The former no. 1 overall pick signed a 13-year deal with Adidas back in 2012, worth $10 million a year. We’re all still waiting to hear where he will land next season and what kind of contract he will sign.
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