5. Dwight Howard – $22,4 million
Dwight Howard plays for the Houston Rockets for a salary of $22,4 million. He is among the most famous players in the NBA because of his incredible physique and agility that often don’t go together with the size. Howard is also famous because of his comedy appearance and for his hilarious jokes that he performs with his teammates. In 2008 NBA All-star event, he won the Slam Dunk competition.