Age: 24

Kyrie Irving has averaged nearly 21 points per game since he entered the NBA as the No. 1 overall pick out of Duke University in 2011. Sales of Irving's Nike signature shoes have been on fire since the first one was introduced in December 2014. Irving makes an estimated $5 million from Nike, plus royalties on sales of his kicks.

Age: 28

In 2015 the pitcher's salary skyrocketed to $30 million from$4 million thanks to his $215 million contract extension. The three-time Cy Young Award winner also raked in nearly one million in endorsement deals with Under Armour, Wilson, FantasyDraft.com and other brand partners.

Age: 30

Bolt turned 30 this past August, two months after the end of our scoring period. The Lightning Bolt leaves other track stars in the dust in more ways than one: he’s the only track athlete to make the Celebrity 100, and gives other sports stars a run for their money. The six-time Olympic gold medalist earns the majority of his millions from numerous endorsement deals, including one with Puma that exceeds $10 million a year. Depending on his performance at the 2016 Rio Olympics, Bolt’s earning power could help him sprint to an even higher spot on next year’s list.

Age: 27

The Houston Rockets player has two years left on his five-year, $79 million contract he inked in 2012 and recently signed a four-year extension worth $118 million. When he’s off the court, the 26-year-old shooting guard mints millions from endorsement deals with Beats, FootLocker, NBA 2K and other global brands.

Age: 26

Nishikori is the No. 6 tennis player in the world. He is the only Japanese pro to ever break the ATP Top 10 and the first Asian athlete to make a men’s Grand Slam final. Nishikori earned $33.5 million almost entirely in endorsement deals; his 15 sponsors include Wilson, Adidas and Jaguar. His contract renewal with Japanese apparel brand Uniqlo is worth tens of millions annually.

Age: 28

In September 2015, A.J. Green signed a four-year deal with the Cincinnati Bengals that is worth $60 million. The contract extension includes a $15 million signing bonus and $6 million roster bonus. His $11.75 million base salary is just icing on the cake.

Age: 26

In September 2015, the 26-year-old inked a six-year, $96.6 million contract extension with the Buffalo Bills. Dareus’ deal included a $25 million signing bonus and $60 million in guaranteed money, the most ever for anon-quarterback. The defensive tackle only garners approximately $100,000 in endorsements, the lowest of any NFL player on the Celebrity 100.

Age: 24

Neymar has a dozen endorsement deals with brands like Nike, Red Bull, Panasonic, Konami and Gillette. He is currently the only active soccer player earning more off the field than on. Neymar's playing contract is worth $75 million over five years.

Age: 30

Nadal just barely made the cut, turning 30 on June 3, two days after the end of our scoring period.Last year was the first Nadal did not win a Grand Slam event since 2004, putting an end to his 10-year streak, the longest in men's tennis history. He's still a fan favorite and banked millions for his appearance at the IPTL matches in December. Endorsement partners include Nike, Babolat, KiaMotors, Tommy Hilfiger and more.

Age: 30

Drake turned 30 in late October -- after our scoring period -- so he still makes the ranks of our top-earning celebs under 30.The Canadian rapper had the best music sales of anyone not named Adele, thanks to new album Views. He juiced his total with live shows and checks from brands including Sprite, Nike and Apple.

Age: 29

Vettel inked a three-year deal to drive for Ferrari in the fall of 2014. The contract is one of the richest in the F1 and will pay out more than $40 million annually, including bonuses if Vettel performs. Vettel tied Michael Schumacher's record for most wins in a season with 13 in 2013.

Age: 27

The quarterback earned $2 million in salary during his first three seasons, but the Seattle Seahawks rewarded him in the summer of 2015 with a four-year contract extension worth $87.6 million including a $31 million signing bonus. Wilson has become one of the NFL's most marketable players,scoring deals with Microsoft, Nike, Bose and Braun. He launched his own clothing line, Good Man Brand, at Nordstrom in 2016.

Age: 27

The golfer's on-course earnings fell by nearly $9 million, but McIlroy continues to be a bankable marketing star. Nike, his biggest endorsement deal, pays nearly $20 million annually. He also settled a messy lawsuit last year with former agents who accused him of owing millions of dollars in commissions.

Age: 26

For a second consecutive year, Lawrence is Hollywood's highest-paid woman. She took a cut of profits from the big box office gross of her final Hunger Games installment ($653.4 million) and plumped her checkbook with soaring upfront fees.

Age: 23

Golf’s golden boy banked $53 million this past year. Spieth won two major titles and became the youngest U.S. Open champion since 1923. The rising sports star raked in $32 million in lucrative endorsement deals with brands like Under Armour, Coca-Cola and Titleist, and also mints millions in appearance fees at events all over the world.

Age: 27

The reigning NFL MVP’s new contract with the Carolina Panthers will pay out $103.8 million over five years. Newton’s apparel and accessories line with Belk includes more than 300 items. The 27-year-old quarterback is also Under Armour’s highest-paid NFL endorser, topping Tom Brady and other star athletes. When he’s off the field, Newton produces and hosts the new Nickelodeon show I Wanna Be.

Age: 28

Durant's 27.4 career points per game average is the best among active players and third all-time.The four-time scoring champ launched his own underwear line last year in partnership with Neff and Foot Locker. Durant's money deal though is with Nike,which signed Durant to an extension in 2014 worth as much as $300 million over 10 years.

Age: 29

The world's top tennis player has been on a remarkable run where he banked $82 million and 11 Grand Slam titles over the past 5 1/2 years (his Slam count sits at 12, including his 2008 Australian Open win). In 2015, Djokovic was the first player to ever earn $20 million in prize money in a season. Djokovic's endorsement partners include Uniqlo, Adidas, Head, ANZ, Peugot and Seiko.

Age: 22

The youngest celeb on our list--narrowly beating Harry Styles by one month--cashes in on arena shows, merch sales and endorsements with the likes of Calvin Klein.

Age: 28

Age: 29

The world’s second highest-paid athlete makes millions off the pitch with endorsements from Adidas, Gatorade and more.A Spanish court found Messi guilty of tax fraud in July 2015. The Argentine was sentenced to 21 months in prison, but he has since appealed the conviction and the case is still pending.

Age: 26

The pop superstar smashed the Rolling Stones' North American touring record, grossing $200 million on the continent en route to quarter of a billion dollars in total for her 1989 World Tour. She also shills for brands including Diet Coke, Keds and Apple.