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The Top 10 most overpaid athletes of 2024 has been revealed according to a new study.
A new study has unveiled the top ten most overpaid athletes in 2024, with Cade Cunningham of the Detroit Pistons leading the list.
The ranking was determined using a detailed analysis that compares career earnings, win percentage, total wins, and the number of seasons played.
The analysis, conducted by responsible gambling experts at rg.org, ranked athletes from across different sports based on four key factors: career earnings as of September 2024, total career wins, career win percentage, and the number of seasons played.
The data was sourced from Spotrac and ESPN rankings.
The final ranking highlights athletes who, despite their high paychecks, have underperformed relative to their compensation.
Top 10 most overpaid athletes of 2024
1. Cade Cunningham (NBA, Detroit Pistons)
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Cade Cunningham, star player of the Detroit Pistons, has topped the list as the most overpaid athlete of 2024.
Despite earning $31.6 million, Cunningham has managed 33 wins and a win percentage of just 22.76%.
Having played only three seasons, his index score of 78.43 reflects a significant gap between his earnings and performance on the court.
2. Kenyon Green (NFL, Houston Texans)
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Kenyon Green of the Houston Texans ranks second.
Green has earned $10.9 million over his three-year NFL career but has only secured three wins, resulting in a win percentage of just 17.65%.
His index score of 75.88 makes him one of the least successful NFL players compared to his high salary.
3. James Wiseman (NBA, Indiana Pacers)
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James Wiseman, now with the Indiana Pacers, takes the third spot.
With $39.6 million in career earnings, Wiseman’s performance includes 43 wins and a win percentage of 27.56%.
Despite playing four seasons, his index score of 75.04 underscores the imbalance between his hefty paycheck and his on-court performance.
4. Ikem “Ickey” Ekwonu (NFL, Carolina Panthers)
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Carolina Panthers offensive tackle of Nigerian descent Ikem Ekwonu ranks fourth in the analysis.
Having earned nearly $20 million in just three seasons, the 23-year-old has secured nine career wins and a win percentage of 25.71%.
His index score of 74.53 points to a salary that might exceed his contribution on the field.
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Ekwonu majored in business administration at NC State.
His father was a basketball player from Nigeria, while a twin brother, Osita, plays linebacker for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
His nickname, Ickey, was given to him by a former coach who noted his resemblance to running back Ickey Woods.
5. Quinnen Williams (NFL, New York Jets)
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Quinnen Williams of the New York Jets rounds out the top five, with an index score of 72.27.
With earnings reaching $59 million, Williams has a win percentage of 34.67% from 26 career wins over five seasons.
6. Daniel Jones (NFL , New York Giants)
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Daniel Jones of the New York Giants comes in sixth with career earnings of $72 million and a win percentage of 36.51% out of 23 wins.
7. Derrick Brown (NFL, Carolina Panthers)
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Earning $25 million, Derrick Brown has a win percentage of 28.36% and a total of 28 wins.
His index score of 69.02 suggests that his contributions have not matched his salary.
8. Brian Burns (NFL, Carolina Panthers)
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Brian Burns ranks eighth with $30 million in earnings and a win percentage of 28.92%.
He also has an index score of 68.45 highlighting similar concerns within the Panthers' roster.
9. Marvin Bagley III (NBA, Washington Wizards)
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Marvin Bagley III, currently playing for the Washington Wizards, ranks ninth, having earned $60 million with 94 career wins and a win percentage of 33.45%.
10. Kyler Murray (NFL, Arizona Cardinals)
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Closing the top ten is Kyler Murray of the Arizona Cardinals, who, despite having the highest career earnings on this list at $99 million, has managed 28 career wins and a win percentage of 41.18%.
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