How much money has Kevin Durant made in the NBA? Exploring his Suns salary, contract & more

Kevin Durant, arguably one of the best players in the league, has not only won the hearts of fans with his skills but has also amassed a fortune that reflects his talents. The Phoenix Suns star who started off at the then-Seattle Supersonics and went on to play at the Golden State Warriors, Brooklyn Nets and Phoenix Suns, has enjoyed 16 years in the NBA already.

Kevin has earned a complimentary fortune in his basketball journey to become one of the richest active NBA players today. Owing to his lucrative contracts and endorsements with renowned outlets, KD has made an impressive amount in career earnings alone.

How much money has Kevin Durant made in the NBA?

Kevin Durant has achieved a great fortune during his NBA career. Kevin Durant has seen his 16 years in the NBA earning him an estimated amount of $396,705,024 as per Spotrac. At his debut season in the 2007-2008, his estimated earnings were $4,171,200, while his current earnings estimate in the 2023-2024 season is $46,407,433 which shows a substantial increase in earnings, almost over ten times the initial sum.

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KD’s lucrative contracts complement his achievements such as the NBA championship, and NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award with other individual awards. Though Durant might be 35 years old, the big man could still amass good fortune from his skills in years to come.

What is Kevin Durant’s NBA contract with Suns?

Kevin Durant who is a two-time NBA championship winner with numerous accolades to his name has a current contract with the Phoenix Suns, a 4-year contract of $194,219,320 when he was signed by Suns in 2021 offseason. The contract includes a guaranteed sum of $189,078,320 and an annual salary of $48,554,830.

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 In the current 2023-2024 season Kevin Durant will earn a base salary of $46,407,433 while carrying a cap hit of $47,649,433 and a dead cap value of $46,407,433 for the season. Kevin Durant is now set to remain with the Phoenix Suns until after the 2025-2026 season, after which he will become a free agent in 2026.

What is Kevin Durant’s Net Worth in 2023?

Kevin Durant’s estimated net worth in 2023 is approximately $300 million. The star is preparing to lead the Phoenix Suns roster ahead of the 2023-2024 season with the drive of achieving a Championship feat he achieved with the Warriors. Kevin Durant a 13-time All-Star champion has managed to accumulate many achievements which include great fortune in his several years in the NBA.

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The star who was born in Washington, D.C. has earned his fortune from lucrative contracts in four different franchises in the NBA after his college career.

KD has also amassed a fortune from off the court from different endorsements including Gatorade, Beats by Dre, Degree, Google, Alaska Air Group, 2K sports, Nike, NBA Top Shot, Coinbase, and Weedmaps. Owing to his excellent prowess on the court, Kevin Durant continues to dazzle the fans and add to his overall fortune from his professional career.

Shariare Hasib

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Shariare Hasib is an NBA Editor at SportsKnot. With a master's degree in journalism from a prestigious university, Shariare started writing about the sport during his undergraduate years. Since then, he has been fascinated by LeBron James' lasting impact as well as Stephen Curry's incredible consistency. He specializes in live basketball coverage. Apart from reporting on trade speculations and match updates during off-season activities, Shariare frequently interacts with fan communities to stay abreast of the constantly evolving NBA scene.

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