Vasilije Micić becomes EuroLeague's highest-paid player

Vasilije Micić has become the highest-paid player in the EuroLeague for the 2026/2027 season. The Serbian guard earns approximately $5.6 million net annually with Hapoel Tel Aviv, a contract that also included club shares.

This surge in compensation reflects a significant financial shift in European basketball. Only three players earned over $3 million per season two years ago, whereas nearly ten players now reach that threshold. The top salary in the league has risen from roughly $3.7 million to $5.6 million.

Following Micić, the highest earners include Kendrick Nunn ($5.3 million), Gershon Jabusele ($5 million), and Nigel Hayes-Davis ($4.5 million). Other notable high-earners include Sasha Vezenkov, Sylvain Francisco, and Elijah Bryant. The reported figures represent net income after taxes, distinguishing them from the gross salary structures typically seen in the NBA.