Every player in the Big 3 gets a base salary. Depending on your status and role, that could be anywhere from $10,000 to $200,000 per season. Yes, you read that right—the top guys make about what an NBA rookie earns in a single game.
Wait, $10,000 for a whole season? That sounds tiny, right? Well, remember: the Big 3 season is only about eight weeks long, playing mostly on weekends. So it’s more like a summer gig with a nice bonus.
The Captain’s Cut: The Real Money
Here’s where it gets interesting. The league’s top stars—the “captains”—aren’t just employees. They get a cut of the league’s revenue. Think: ticket sales, merchandise, and TV deals.
We’re talking about guys like Joe Johnson (who famously crushed it) or Michael Beasley. Rumors peg their annual take-home at closer to $1 million to $2 million. Not bad for a part-time job where you play half-court ball in a tank top.
Oh, and if a captain is also an investor in the league? (Looking at you, Ice Cube.) Then the sky’s the limit. But that’s the exception, not the rule.
