Ranking The Ten Highest-Paid UNC Players in NBA History

Posted Jul 18, 2024
1. Vince Carter: The highest-earning Tar Heel on this list by a sizable margin, Carter utilized his elite athleticism and reliable three-point shot to stick around the league for an NBA-record 22 seasons. His 1,541 games played is third all-time behind Robert Parish and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Career Earnings: $171,885,970. Adjusted for Inflation: $273,524,434. (Inside Carolina)

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