How much do overseas basketball players make?

Overseas pros make a huge range of salaries: The Top. In Euro league: the best 30 players make somewhere between 1 and 3 million USD per year. In the top national leagues such as the ACB, VTB, ESAKE, BSL etc. most players will make between 5–10k a month. On top of this: house, car, food, and sometimes even taxes is paid for the players read more

In the D-League, players make between $12,000 and $24,000 for a season. Teams often have long rides in between games and don't always stay in first-class hotels. In Europe, most players make a starting salary between $65,000 and $100,000, often untaxed. Many teams provide accommodations for players, including an apartment and a car. Depending on the level of the league, the travel is less hectic than the D-League as most teams play fewer games over a longer period of time. read more