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The Fortunate 50
JONAH FREEDMAN
July 04, 2005
SI's second annual ranking of the highest-paid U.S. athletes
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July 04, 2005

The Fortunate 50

SI's second annual ranking of the highest-paid U.S. athletes

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Endorsements: $7,000,000

TOTAL: $30,000,000

KG took a pay cut so the Timberwolves could recruit more talent. His reward? Team headaches Latrell Sprewell and Sam Cassell.

LAST YEAR: 5

7 PEYTON MANNING

Salary/Winnings: $19,165,000

Endorsements: $10,500,000

TOTAL: $29,665,000

The Colts quarterback--and the NFL's top endorser--received $18.5 million in March owed from his $34.5 million signing bonus.

LAST YEAR: 4

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