The NBA is rated as one of the wealthiest sports leagues, not just in America but in the world. Pundits observe that, as the basketball league rises so does the players’ salaries. NBA players are some of the best-paid athletes in the world. While some of the best EuroLeague teams have recorded similar growth where they have invested heavily in the game, they are no match to the NBA side. The league’s salary cap has increased significantly in just over ten years.