The 21 highest-paid players in NBA history

LeBron James has made over $340 million.Getty/Douglas DeFelice

• According to a ranking of the highest-paid NBA players ever, 21 players have made more than $200 million in their careers.
• LeBron James tops the list, which is based on data from Spotrac.

NBA salaries have been steadily on the rise in recent years.

Insider took a look at the highest-paid players in NBA history, based on data from Spotrac. The numbers show that 21 players have earned more than $200 million, 13 of whom are still active.

LeBron James tops the list of all-time earnings. He has more dollars on the way after signing an $85 million extension this week.