7. Chris Paul – $21,5 million
Chris Paul is among the best playmakers in the history of the NBA. He is popular for his unmatched skills and understanding of the game. Chris was born in Lewisville, North Carolina in 1985 and started to play basketball in high school. In the 2005 NBA draft, he was selected in the first round by the New Orleans Hornets and played for them until 2011. Chris Paul earned the title “Rookie of the Year” in 2006 and had been voted seven times to play in the NBA All-Star team. He currently plays in the Los Angeles Clippers for $21,5 million-per-year salary.
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