Stephen Curry

Stephen Curry received the Most Valuable Player Award in 2015 after he brought the Golden State Warriors to win the championship after a 40-year losing streak. Considered by many as the greatest shooter in the history of basketball due to his ability to make three-point shots, his earnings certainly make you understand just how good a player he is. He ranks number 8 for highest paid athlete with $76.9 million earnings in the past year alone.

Matt Ryan

Considered one of America’s greatest NFL players, Matt Ryan has statistics that help people understand why he earned $67.3 million in one year. He won MVP after bringing his team, the Atlanta Falcons, to their 2016 NFC championship. While the Falcons may not have won the Super Bowl since 1999, they have a chance for as long as Ryan remains their quarterback.