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18. Yao Ming @ $120 Million
Yao Ming was the first player from China who actually competed at a league-worthy level. The basketball scene in China owes a debt to Ming. His NBA career was plagued with knee injuries, and he ultimately retired following the end of the 2010-11 season. In 2016, he was inducted in the Hall of Fame alongside Allen Iverson and rival-turned-friend Shaq.
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