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Kevin Durant's monster sponsor deal
When it comes to sponsorship deals no one ever outshoots a US basketballer and the NBA's reigning most valuable player, Kevin Durant, is set to be king of the hill.
The Oklahoma City star has just been offered one of the biggest ever sporting contracts - a monstrous $265-$285 million deal with sportswear company Under Apparel, which is three times his deal with Nike.
Here's sport's top 10 sponsorship deals - headed by the legendary Michael Jordan.
Oklahoma City star Kevin Durant has just signed a 10 year deal with $265 million to $285 million with sportswear apparel company Under Armour.
1. Michael Jordan made $100m from Nike in 2013.
Michael Jordan earned $100 million from Nike in 2013.
2. LeBron James has a $30m a year deal with Nike.
Miami Heat star LeBron James earns $30 million a year from Nike.
3. Derrick Rose has a 14-year deal with adidas worth $185m.
Chicago Bulls star Derrick Rose has a 14 year deal with Nike worth $185 million.
4. LA Lakers star Kobe Bryant earns $15m a year from Nike.
LA Lakers star Kobe Bryant earns $15 million a season from Nike.
5. Former boxing champ George Foreman has a $200m liftime deal with Salton Inc.
Former world heavyweight boxing champ George Foreman has a $200 million deal with appliance company Salton Inc.
6. David Beckham has a $160m lifetime deal with adidas.
David Beckham has a lifetime deal with adidas worth $160 million.
8. Heat star Dwayne Wade has a 10-year deal with sportswear comany Li-Ning worth $100m.
Miami heat star Dwayne Wade has a 10 year deal with Li-Ning worth $100 million.
7. World No.1 golfer Rory McIlroy has a 10-year deal with Nike worth $100m.
World No. 1 Rory McIlroy has a 10 year deal with Nike worth $100 million.
