The most highly paid athletes in the world (16 photos)

Ranking of the 15 most highly paid athletes in the world today.

LeBron James (NBA) $ 45, 779, 912





15. Dwyane Wade (NBA) $ 27, 779, 912



14. Peyton Manning (NFL) $ 30, 800, 000



13. Derek Jeter (MLB) $ 31, 000, 000



12. Kobe Bryant (NBA) $ 33, 034, 375



11. Shaquille O'Neal (NBA) $ 36, 000, 000



10. Alex Rodriguez (MLB) $ 37, 000, 000

9. Manny Pacquiao (Boxing) $ 38, 000, 000



8. Christiano Ronaldo (Football) $ 40, 000, 000



7. David Beckham (Football) $ 40, 500, 000



6. Lionel Messi (Football) $ 44, 000, 000



5. LeBron James (NBA) $ 45, 779, 912



4. Floyd Mayweather Jr. (Box) $ 60, 250, 000



3. Phil Mickelson (Golf) $ 61, 660, 757



2. Roger Federer (Tennis) $ 61, 700, 000



1. Tiger Woods (Golf) $ 90, 508, 163