The world's top paid athletes, according to Forbes


[post_page_title]Dwyane Wade[/post_page_title]
DWade is likely staying in Chicago for next season, or so the rumors say. He signed a two-year deal worth $47 million with the Bulls, and earned $36.2 million over the last year. More than half of his earnings come from that contract, $23.2 to be exact, while he earned another $13 million from endorsements. Wade has his own sock, underwear and tie line, and has endorsement deals with Chinese shoe company Li-Ning, as well as other companies.

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