In professional sports, the financial landscape can be varied and different depending on the league. The fans have always been curious about star athletes’ salaries and how they are when compared to other leagues. Now, what’s important for the franchise is that the athletes can play the maximum games. They are expected to show up and prove what it takes to be one of the highest-paid players.

A famous champ recently joined Kevin Durant in the Suns this year, which was one of the highly anticipated trades of this off-season. That makes him the second-highest-paid athlete on the team and sixth-best-paid this year in the NBA. He is even richer than NFL star Joe Burrow.

Who’s richer than Burrow even after missing a lot of games?

Despite missing a staggering 101 games due to injuries since 2019, Bradley Beal’s financial standing remains robust. In fact, his salary for 2023 stands at a whopping $46,741,5901. That means he is making eight percent more than his earlier season. This figure becomes even more impressive when compared to that of star quarterback Joe Burrow. Burrow recently signed a five-year, $275 million extension with the Cincinnati Bengals. His salary for 2023 is projected to be $45,545,0182. Burrow’s cash flow includes significant pay raises each year, with $111 million over the next 2 years.

When compared to Beal, even after missing numerous games in his career, he will still be $1,196,572 richer than Burrow in 2023. Triumphs and trials have marked Beal’s journey, so far. His talent and tenacity have seen him rise to the top of his game, but injuries have also been a constant companion.

Beal and Burrow are set to star for years in their game 

From wrist injuries that ended his 2021-22 season after just 40 games to various other ailments, Beal’s career has been a testament to resilience. However, his salary vouches for Sun’s trust in him who is looking to win a championship. On the other hand, Joe Burrow has been making waves in the NFL. His recent contract extension made him one of the highest-paid players in NFL history. Despite their different injury histories, Beal and Burrow are both set to make a lot of money in 2023. Beal is projected to earn the 9th best NBA salary in the next year Beal’s salary while Burrow’s is the 12th highest in the NFL.

Some people might argue that Beal is overpaid, given his injury history. But he is one of the best scorers and a capable playmaker in the NBA. That makes him the second-best paid guard this year. Burrow was the NFL’s Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2020 and led the Cincinnati Bengals to the Super Bowl. He will be a star in the NFL for many years to come with his historic contract extension.