Kobe Bryant
Sport: BasketballOlympic medals pre-London: 1 gold
Total earnings: $52.3 million (June 2011- June 2012)
The five-time NBA champion from Los Angeles had the biggest salary in the league for the 2011-2012 season (a measly $20.3 million), according to Forbes. As the same time, however, his pay and endorsement deals took a blow after his wife filed for divorce in December.
