<P> Entries in this list also require an individual citation of the contract, so a number of the highest salaried athletes (according to Forbes) are not included as their contract details have not been officially confirmed, including Lionel Messi and Lewis Hamilton . This also skews the list towards sports with salary caps where salaries are therefore public knowledge and easy to cite . </P> <P> The contract figures referenced below are presented at face value, and does not reflect potential pre or post-tax treatments . For example, contracts with European sports teams are typically quoted on a post-tax basis . </P> <Table> <Tr> <Th> Rank </Th> <Th> Player </Th> <Th> Team </Th> <Th> Sport </Th> <Th> Length of contract </Th> <Th> Contract value (USD) </Th> <Th> Average per year (USD) </Th> <Th> Average per game (USD) </Th> <Th> Ref </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 01 </Td> <Td> Giancarlo Stanton </Td> <Td> Miami Marlins * </Td> <Td> Baseball </Td> <Td> 13 years (2014--2027) </Td> <Td> $325,000,000 </Td> <Td> $25,000,000 </Td> <Td> $154,320.99 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 02 </Td> <Td> Rodriguez, Alex Alex Rodriguez </Td> <Td> New York Yankees * </Td> <Td> Baseball </Td> <Td> 10 years (2008--2017) </Td> <Td> $275,000,000 </Td> <Td> $27,500,000 </Td> <Td> $169,753.09 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 03 </Td> <Td> Rodriguez, Alex Alex Rodriguez </Td> <Td> Texas Rangers * </Td> <Td> Baseball </Td> <Td> 10 years (2001--2010) </Td> <Td> $252,000,000 </Td> <Td> $25,200,000 </Td> <Td> $155,555.56 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 05 </Td> <Td> Cabrera, Miguel Miguel Cabrera </Td> <Td> Detroit Tigers </Td> <Td> Baseball </Td> <Td> 08! 8 years (2016--2023) </Td> <Td> $247,000,000 </Td> <Td> $31,000,000 </Td> <Td> $191,358.02 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 005! 06 (tie) </Td> <Td> Cano, Robinson Robinson Cano </Td> <Td> Seattle Mariners </Td> <Td> Baseball </Td> <Td> 10 years (2014--2023) </Td> <Td> $240,000,000 </Td> <Td> $24,000,000 </Td> <Td> $148,148.15 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 005! 06 (tie) </Td> <Td> Pujols, Albert Albert Pujols </Td> <Td> Los Angeles Angels </Td> <Td> Baseball </Td> <Td> 10 years (2012--2021) </Td> <Td> $240,000,000 </Td> <Td> $24,000,000 </Td> <Td> $148,148.15 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 007! 07 </Td> <Td> Harden, James James Harden </Td> <Td> Houston Rockets </Td> <Td> Basketball </Td> <Td> 6 years (2017--2023) </Td> <Td> $228,000,000 </Td> <Td> $38,000,000 </Td> <Td> $463,414.64 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 007! 08 </Td> <Td> Votto, Joey Joey Votto </Td> <Td> Cincinnati Reds </Td> <Td> Baseball </Td> <Td> 10 years (2014--2024) </Td> <Td> $225,000,000 </Td> <Td> $22,500,000 </Td> <Td> $138,889 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 008! 08 </Td> <Td> Price, David David Price </Td> <Td> Boston Red Sox </Td> <Td> Baseball </Td> <Td> 07! 7 years (2016--2022) </Td> <Td> $217,000,000 </Td> <Td> $31,000,000 </Td> <Td> $191,358.02 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 009! 09 </Td> <Td> Kershaw, Clayton Clayton Kershaw </Td> <Td> Los Angeles Dodgers </Td> <Td> Baseball </Td> <Td> 07! 7 years (2014--2020) </Td> <Td> $215,000,000 </Td> <Td> $30,714,285 </Td> <Td> $186,120.37 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 010! 10 </Td> <Td> Fielder, Prince Prince Fielder </Td> <Td> Detroit Tigers * </Td> <Td> Baseball </Td> <Td> 09! 9 years (2012--2020) </Td> <Td> $214,000,000 </Td> <Td> $23,777,777 </Td> <Td> $146,776.40 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 011! 11 </Td> <Td> Scherzer, Max Max Scherzer </Td> <Td> Washington Nationals </Td> <Td> Baseball </Td> <Td> 07! 7 years (2015--2021) </Td> <Td> $210,000,000 </Td> <Td> $30,000,000 </Td> <Td> $185,185.19 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 012! 12 </Td> <Td> Greinke, Zack Zack Greinke </Td> <Td> Arizona Diamondbacks </Td> <Td> Baseball </Td> <Td> 06! 6 years (2016--2021) </Td> <Td> $206,500,000 </Td> <Td> $34,416,667 </Td> <Td> $212,448.56 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 014! 14 </Td> <Td> Westbrook, Russell Russell Westbrook </Td> <Td> Oklahoma City Thunder </Td> <Td> Basketball </Td> <Td> 05! 5 years (2018--2023) </Td> <Td> $205,000,000 </Td> <Td> $41,000,000 </Td> <Td> $491,000.00 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 015! 15 </Td> <Td> Curry, Stephen Stephen Curry </Td> <Td> Golden State Warriors </Td> <Td> Basketball </Td> <Td> 05! 5 years (2017--2022) </Td> <Td> $201,200,000 </Td> <Td> $40,200,000 </Td> <Td> $490,243.90 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 016! 16 </Td> <Td> Jeter, Derek Derek Jeter </Td> <Td> New York Yankees * </Td> <Td> Baseball </Td> <Td> 10 years (2001--2010) </Td> <Td> $189,000,000 </Td> <Td> $18,900,000 </Td> <Td> $116,666.67 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 017! 17 (tie) </Td> <Td> Mauer, Joe Joe Mauer </Td> <Td> Minnesota Twins </Td> <Td> Baseball </Td> <Td> 08! 8 years (2011--2018) </Td> <Td> $184,000,000 </Td> <Td> $23,000,000 </Td> <Td> $141,975.31 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 017! 17 (tie) </Td> <Td> Heyward, Jason Jason Heyward </Td> <Td> Chicago Cubs </Td> <Td> Baseball </Td> <Td> 08! 8 years (2016--2023) </Td> <Td> $184,000,000 </Td> <Td> $23,000,000 </Td> <Td> $141,975.31 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 018! 18 </Td> <Td> Mayweather, Floyd Floyd Mayweather </Td> <Td> Showtime * </Td> <Td> Boxing </Td> <Td> 02! 2 years (2013--2015) </Td> <Td> $180,000,000 + </Td> <Td> $72,000,000 + </Td> <Td> $30,000,000 + </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 018! 18 (tie) </Td> <Td> Teixeira, Mark Mark Teixeira </Td> <Td> New York Yankees * </Td> <Td> Baseball </Td> <Td> 08! 8 years (2009--2016) </Td> <Td> $180,000,000 </Td> <Td> $22,500,000 </Td> <Td> $138,888.89 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 018! 18 (tie) </Td> <Td> Verlander, Justin Justin Verlander </Td> <Td> Detroit Tigers * </Td> <Td> Baseball </Td> <Td> 07! 7 years (2013--2019) </Td> <Td> $180,000,000 </Td> <Td> $25,714,286 </Td> <Td> $158,730.16 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 019! 19 (tie) </Td> <Td> Hernández, Félix Félix Hernández </Td> <Td> Seattle Mariners </Td> <Td> Baseball </Td> <Td> 07! 7 years (2013--2019) </Td> <Td> $175,000,000 </Td> <Td> $25,000,000 </Td> <Td> $154,320.99 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 020! 20 (tie) </Td> <Td> Strasburg, Stephen Stephen Strasburg </Td> <Td> Washington Nationals </Td> <Td> Baseball </Td> <Td> 07! 7 years (2017--2023) </Td> <Td> $175,000,000 </Td> <Td> $25,000,000 </Td> <Td> $154,320.99 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 022! 22 </Td> <Td> Griffin, Blake Blake Griffin </Td> <Td> Detroit Pistons </Td> <Td> Basketball </Td> <Td> 05! 5 years (2017--2022) </Td> <Td> $172,260,000 </Td> <Td> $34,452,000 </Td> <Td> $420,146.34 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 023! 23 </Td> <Td> Posey, Buster Buster Posey </Td> <Td> San Francisco Giants </Td> <Td> Baseball </Td> <Td> 09! 9 years (2013--2021) </Td> <Td> $167,000,000 </Td> <Td> $18,555,556 </Td> <Td> $114,540.47 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 024! 24 (tie) </Td> <Td> Sabathia, CC CC Sabathia </Td> <Td> New York Yankees </Td> <Td> Baseball </Td> <Td> 07! 7 years (2009--2015) </Td> <Td> $161,000,000 </Td> <Td> $23,000,000 </Td> <Td> $141,975.31 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 024! 24 (tie) </Td> <Td> Davis, Chris Chris Davis </Td> <Td> Baltimore Orioles </Td> <Td> Baseball </Td> <Td> 07! 7 years (2016--2022) </Td> <Td> $161,000,000 </Td> <Td> $23,000,000 </Td> <Td> $141,975.31 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 026! 26 (tie) </Td> <Td> Kemp, Matt Matt Kemp </Td> <Td> Los Angeles Dodgers </Td> <Td> Baseball </Td> <Td> 08! 8 years (2012--2019) </Td> <Td> $160,000,000 </Td> <Td> $20,000,000 </Td> <Td> $123,456.79 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 026! 26 (tie) </Td> <Td> Ramírez, Manny Manny Ramírez </Td> <Td> Boston Red Sox * </Td> <Td> Baseball </Td> <Td> 08! 8 years (2001--2008) </Td> <Td> $160,000,000 </Td> <Td> $20,000,000 </Td> <Td> $123,456.79 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 028! 28 </Td> <Td> Tulowitzki, Troy Troy Tulowitzki </Td> <Td> Colorado Rockies * </Td> <Td> Baseball </Td> <Td> 10 years (2011--2020) </Td> <Td> $157,750,000 </Td> <Td> $15,775,000 </Td> <Td> $97,376.54 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 029! 29 (tie) </Td> <Td> Tanaka, Masahiro Masahiro Tanaka </Td> <Td> New York Yankees </Td> <Td> Baseball </Td> <Td> 07! 7 years (2014--2020) </Td> <Td> $155,000,000 </Td> <Td> $22,141,857 </Td> <Td> $136,684.30 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 029! 29 (tie) </Td> <Td> Lester, Jon Jon Lester </Td> <Td> Chicago Cubs </Td> <Td> Baseball </Td> <Td> 06! 6 years (2015--2020) </Td> <Td> $155,000,000 </Td> <Td> $25,833,333 </Td> <Td> $159,465.02 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 031! 31 </Td> <Td> González, Adrián Adrián González </Td> <Td> Boston Red Sox * </Td> <Td> Baseball </Td> <Td> 07! 7 years (2012--2018) </Td> <Td> $154,000,000 </Td> <Td> $22,000,000 </Td> <Td> $135,802.67 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 032! 32 (tie) </Td> <Td> Räikkönen, Kimi Kimi Räikkönen </Td> <Td> Ferrari </Td> <Td> Auto racing </Td> <Td> 03! 3 years (2007--2009) </Td> <Td> $153,000,000 </Td> <Td> $51,000,000 </Td> <Td> $2,942,307.69 </Td> <Td> <P> </P> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 032! 32 (tie) </Td> <Td> Ellsbury, Jacoby Jacoby Ellsbury </Td> <Td> New York Yankees </Td> <Td> Baseball </Td> <Td> 07! 7 years (2014--2020) </Td> <Td> $153,000,000 </Td> <Td> $21,857,142 </Td> <Td> $134,920.64 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 034! 34 </Td> <Td> Conley, Mike Mike Conley </Td> <Td> Memphis Grizzlies </Td> <Td> Basketball </Td> <Td> 5 years (2016--2020) </Td> <Td> $152,605,576 </Td> <Td> $30,521,115 </Td> <Td> $372,208.72 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 035! 35 </Td> <Td> Cabrera, Miguel Miguel Cabrera </Td> <Td> Detroit Tigers </Td> <Td> Baseball </Td> <Td> 08! 8 years (2008--2015) </Td> <Td> $152,300,000 </Td> <Td> $19,037,500 </Td> <Td> $117,515.43 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 036! 36 </Td> <Td> Helton, Todd Todd Helton </Td> <Td> Colorado Rockies * </Td> <Td> Baseball </Td> <Td> 11 years (2001--2011) </Td> <Td> $151,500,000 </Td> <Td> $13,772,727 </Td> <Td> $85,016.83 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 037! 37 </Td> <Td> Greinke, Zack Zack Greinke </Td> <Td> Los Angeles Dodgers * </Td> <Td> Baseball </Td> <Td> 06! 6 years (2013--2019) </Td> <Td> $147,000,000 </Td> <Td> $24,500,000 </Td> <Td> $151,234.57 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 038! 38 </Td> <Td> Bale, Gareth Gareth Bale </Td> <Td> Real Madrid C.F. </Td> <Td> Association football </Td> <Td> 06! 6 years (2013--2019) </Td> <Td> $146,280,000 </Td> <Td> $24,380,000 </Td> <Td> $406,333.33 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 039! 39 </Td> <Td> Trout, Mike Mike Trout </Td> <Td> Los Angeles Angels </Td> <Td> Baseball </Td> <Td> 06! 6 years (2015--2020) </Td> <Td> $144,500,000 </Td> <Td> $24,083,333 </Td> <Td> $148,662.55 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 040! 40 </Td> <Td> Hamels, Cole Cole Hamels </Td> <Td> Philadelphia Phillies * </Td> <Td> Baseball </Td> <Td> 06! 6 years (2013--2018) </Td> <Td> $144,000,000 </Td> <Td> $24,000,000 </Td> <Td> $148,148.15 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 041! 41 </Td> <Td> Crawford, Carl Carl Crawford </Td> <Td> Boston Red Sox * </Td> <Td> Baseball </Td> <Td> 07! 7 years (2011--2017) </Td> <Td> $142,000,000 </Td> <Td> $20,285,714 </Td> <Td> $125,220.46 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 042! 42 </Td> <Td> Lillard, Damian Damian Lillard </Td> <Td> Portland Trail Blazers </Td> <Td> Basketball </Td> <Td> 05! 5 years (2016--2021) </Td> <Td> $139,888,445 </Td> <Td> $27,977,689 </Td> <Td> $341,191.33 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 043! 43 </Td> <Td> Luck, Andrew Andrew Luck </Td> <Td> Indianapolis Colts </Td> <Td> American football </Td> <Td> 06! 6 years (2016--2021) </Td> <Td> $139,125,000 </Td> <Td> $23,187,500 </Td> <Td> $1,449,218.75 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 044! 44 </Td> <Td> DeRozan, DeMar DeMar DeRozan </Td> <Td> Toronto Raptors </Td> <Td> Basketball </Td> <Td> 05! 5 years (2016--2021) </Td> <Td> $139,000,000 </Td> <Td> $27,800,000 </Td> <Td> $339,024.39 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 045! 45 </Td> <Td> Wright, David David Wright </Td> <Td> New York Mets </Td> <Td> Baseball </Td> <Td> 08! 8 years (2013--2020) </Td> <Td> $138,000,000 </Td> <Td> $17,250,000 </Td> <Td> $106,481.48 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 046! 46 (tie) </Td> <Td> Santana, Johan Johan Santana </Td> <Td> New York Mets * </Td> <Td> Baseball </Td> <Td> 06! 6 years (2008--2013) </Td> <Td> $137,500,000 </Td> <Td> $22,916,667 </Td> <Td> $141,460.91 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 046! 46 (tie) </Td> <Td> Garoppolo, Jimmy Jimmy Garoppolo </Td> <Td> San Francisco 49ers </Td> <Td> American Football </Td> <Td> 05! 5 years (2018--2022) </Td> <Td> $137,500,000 </Td> <Td> $27,500,000 </Td> <Td> $1,718,750.00 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 047! 47 </Td> <Td> Bryant, Kobe Kobe Bryant </Td> <Td> Los Angeles Lakers * </Td> <Td> Basketball </Td> <Td> 07! 7 years (2004--2011) </Td> <Td> $136,400,000 </Td> <Td> $19,485,714 </Td> <Td> $237,630.66 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 048! 48 </Td> <Td> Soriano, Alfonso Alfonso Soriano </Td> <Td> Chicago Cubs * </Td> <Td> Baseball </Td> <Td> 08! 8 years (2007--2014) </Td> <Td> $136,000,000 </Td> <Td> $17,000,000 </Td> <Td> $104,938.27 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 049! 49 (tie) </Td> <Td> Freeman, Freddie Freddie Freeman </Td> <Td> Atlanta Braves </Td> <Td> Baseball </Td> <Td> 08! 8 years (2014--2021) </Td> <Td> $135,000,000 </Td> <Td> $16,875,000 </Td> <Td> $104,166.67 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 049! 49 (tie) </Td> <Td> Stafford, Matthew Matthew Stafford </Td> <Td> Detroit Lions </Td> <Td> American football </Td> <Td> 05! 5 years (2018--2022) </Td> <Td> $135,000,000 </Td> <Td> $27,000,000 </Td> <Td> $1,687,500.00 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 050! 50 </Td> <Td> Upton, Justin Justin Upton </Td> <Td> Detroit Tigers </Td> <Td> Baseball </Td> <Td> 06! 6 years (2016--2021) </Td> <Td> $132,750,000 </Td> <Td> $22,125,000 </Td> <Td> $136,574.07 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 051! 51 </Td> <Td> Johnson, Calvin Calvin Johnson </Td> <Td> Detroit Lions * </Td> <Td> American football </Td> <Td> 08! 8 years (2007--2015) </Td> <Td> $132,000,000 </Td> <Td> $16,500,000 </Td> <Td> $1,031,250.00 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 052! 52 (tie) </Td> <Td> Choo, Shin - Soo Shin - Soo Choo </Td> <Td> Texas Rangers </Td> <Td> Baseball </Td> <Td> 07! 7 years (2014--2020) </Td> <Td> $130,000,000 </Td> <Td> $18,571,428 </Td> <Td> $114,638.45 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 052! 52 (tie) </Td> <Td> Vick, Michael Michael Vick </Td> <Td> Atlanta Falcons * </Td> <Td> American football </Td> <Td> 10 years (2005--2014) </Td> <Td> $130,000,000 </Td> <Td> $13,000,000 </Td> <Td> $812,500.00 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 052! 52 (tie) </Td> <Td> Cueto, Johnny Johnny Cueto </Td> <Td> San Francisco Giants </Td> <Td> Baseball </Td> <Td> 06! 6 years (2016--2021) </Td> <Td> $130,000,000 </Td> <Td> $21,666,667 </Td> <Td> $133,744.86 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 055! 55 (tie) </Td> <Td> Davis, Anthony Anthony Davis </Td> <Td> New Orleans Pelicans </Td> <Td> Basketball </Td> <Td> 05! 5 years (2016--2021) </Td> <Td> $127,171,313 </Td> <Td> $25,434,262 </Td> <Td> $310,173.93 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 055! 55 (tie) </Td> <Td> Drummond, Andre Andre Drummond </Td> <Td> Detroit Pistons </Td> <Td> Basketball </Td> <Td> 05! 5 years (2016--2021) </Td> <Td> $127,171,313 </Td> <Td> $25,434,262 </Td> <Td> $310,173.93 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 055! 55 (tie) </Td> <Td> Beal, Bradley Bradley Beal </Td> <Td> Washington Wizards </Td> <Td> Basketball </Td> <Td> 05! 5 years (2016--2021) </Td> <Td> $127,171,313 </Td> <Td> $25,434,262 </Td> <Td> $310,173.93 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 058! 58 </Td> <Td> Cutler, Jay Jay Cutler </Td> <Td> Chicago Bears * </Td> <Td> American football </Td> <Td> 07! 7 years (2014--2020) </Td> <Td> $126,700,000 </Td> <Td> $18,100,000 </Td> <Td> $1,131,250.00 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 059! 59 </Td> <Td> O'Neal, Jermaine Jermaine O'Neal </Td> <Td> Indiana Pacers * </Td> <Td> Basketball </Td> <Td> 07! 7 years (2003--2010) </Td> <Td> $126,558,000 </Td> <Td> $18,079,714 </Td> <Td> $220,484.32 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 060! 60 (tie) </Td> <Td> Garnett, Kevin Kevin Garnett </Td> <Td> Minnesota Timberwolves * </Td> <Td> Basketball </Td> <Td> 06! 6 years (1999--2005) </Td> <Td> $126,000,000 </Td> <Td> $21,000,000 </Td> <Td> $256,097.56 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 060! 60 (tie) </Td> <Td> Lewis, Rashard Rashard Lewis </Td> <Td> Orlando Magic * </Td> <Td> Basketball </Td> <Td> 06! 6 years (2007--2013) </Td> <Td> $126,000,000 </Td> <Td> $21,000,000 </Td> <Td> $256,097.56 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 060! 60 (tie) </Td> <Td> Wells, Vernon Vernon Wells </Td> <Td> Toronto Blue Jays * </Td> <Td> Baseball </Td> <Td> 07! 7 years (2008--2014) </Td> <Td> $126,000,000 </Td> <Td> $18,000,000 </Td> <Td> $111,111.11 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 060! 60 (tie) </Td> <Td> Zito, Barry Barry Zito </Td> <Td> San Francisco Giants * </Td> <Td> Baseball </Td> <Td> 07! 7 years (2007--2013) </Td> <Td> $126,000,000 </Td> <Td> $18,000,000 </Td> <Td> $111,111.11 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 060! 60 (tie) </Td> <Td> Werth, Jayson Jayson Werth </Td> <Td> Washington Nationals </Td> <Td> Baseball </Td> <Td> 07! 7 years (2011--2017) </Td> <Td> $126,000,000 </Td> <Td> $18,000,000 </Td> <Td> $111,111.11 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 060! 60 (tie) </Td> <Td> Kaepernick, Colin Colin Kaepernick </Td> <Td> San Francisco 49ers * </Td> <Td> American football </Td> <Td> 06! 6 years (2015--2020) </Td> <Td> $126,000,000 </Td> <Td> $21,000,000 </Td> <Td> $1,312,500.00 </Td> <Td>. </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 060! 60 (tie) </Td> <Td> Holiday, Jrue Jrue Holiday </Td> <Td> New Orleans Pelicans </Td> <Td> Basketball </Td> <Td> 05! 5 years (2017--2022) </Td> <Td> $126,000,000 </Td> <Td> $25,200,000 </Td> <Td> $307,317.07 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 067! 67 (tie) </Td> <Td> Howard, Ryan Ryan Howard </Td> <Td> Philadelphia Phillies * </Td> <Td> Baseball </Td> <Td> 05! 5 years (2012--2016) </Td> <Td> $125,000,000 </Td> <Td> $25,000,000 </Td> <Td> $154,320.99 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 067! 67 (tie) </Td> <Td> Hamilton, Josh Josh Hamilton </Td> <Td> Los Angeles Angels * </Td> <Td> Baseball </Td> <Td> 05! 5 years (2013--2017) </Td> <Td> $125,000,000 </Td> <Td> $25,000,000 </Td> <Td> $154,320.99 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 067! 67 (tie) </Td> <Td> Carr, Derek Derek Carr </Td> <Td> Oakland Raiders </Td> <Td> American football </Td> <Td> 05! 5 years (2018--2022) </Td> <Td> $125,000,000 </Td> <Td> $25,000,000 </Td> <Td> $1,562,500.00 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 070! 70 </Td> <Td> Anthony, Carmelo Carmelo Anthony </Td> <Td> New York Knicks * </Td> <Td> Basketball </Td> <Td> 05! 5 years (2014--2019) </Td> <Td> $124,064,280 </Td> <Td> $24,812,856 </Td> <Td> $302,595.81 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 071! 71 (tie) </Td> <Td> Schumacher, Michael Michael Schumacher </Td> <Td> Ferrari * </Td> <Td> Auto racing </Td> <Td> 04! 4 years (1996--1999) </Td> <Td> $124,000,000 </Td> <Td> $31,000,000 </Td> <Td> $1,907,692.30 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 071! 71 (tie) </Td> <Td> Ovechkin, Alexander Alexander Ovechkin </Td> <Td> Washington Capitals </Td> <Td> Hockey </Td> <Td> 13 years (2008--2021) </Td> <Td> $124,000,000 </Td> <Td> $9,538,461 </Td> <Td> $116,322.70 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 073! 73 </Td> <Td> Johnson, Joe Joe Johnson </Td> <Td> Atlanta Hawks * </Td> <Td> Basketball </Td> <Td> 06! 6 years (2010--2017) </Td> <Td> $123,658,089 </Td> <Td> $20,609,681 </Td> <Td> $251,337.58 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 074! 74 </Td> <Td> Webber, Chris Chris Webber </Td> <Td> Sacramento Kings * </Td> <Td> Basketball </Td> <Td> 07! 7 years (2001--2007) </Td> <Td> $122,718,750 </Td> <Td> $17,531,250 </Td> <Td> $213,795.73 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 075! 75 </Td> <Td> Duncan, Tim Tim Duncan </Td> <Td> San Antonio Spurs * </Td> <Td> Basketball </Td> <Td> 07! 7 years (2003--2010) </Td> <Td> $122,007,704 </Td> <Td> $17,429,672 </Td> <Td> $212,556.98 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 076! 76 </Td> <Td> Hampton, Mike Mike Hampton </Td> <Td> Colorado Rockies * </Td> <Td> Baseball </Td> <Td> 08! 8 years (2001--2008) </Td> <Td> $121,000,000 </Td> <Td> $15,125,000 </Td> <Td> $93,364.20 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 077! 77 </Td> <Td> Flacco, Joe Joe Flacco </Td> <Td> Baltimore Ravens </Td> <Td> American football </Td> <Td> 06! 6 years (2013--2018) </Td> <Td> $120,600,000 </Td> <Td> $20,100,000 </Td> <Td> $1,256,250.00 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 078! 78 (tie) </Td> <Td> Giambi, Jason Jason Giambi </Td> <Td> New York Yankees * </Td> <Td> Baseball </Td> <Td> 07! 7 years (2002--2008) </Td> <Td> $120,000,000 </Td> <Td> $17,142,857 </Td> <Td> $105,820.10 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 078! 78 (tie) </Td> <Td> Andrus, Elvis Elvis Andrus </Td> <Td> Texas Rangers </Td> <Td> Baseball </Td> <Td> 08! 8 years (2015--2022) </Td> <Td> $120,000,000 </Td> <Td> $15,000,000 </Td> <Td> $92,592.59 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 078! 78 (tie) </Td> <Td> Lee, Cliff Cliff Lee </Td> <Td> Philadelphia Phillies * </Td> <Td> Baseball </Td> <Td> 05! 5 years (2011--2015) </Td> <Td> $120,000,000 </Td> <Td> $24,000,000 </Td> <Td> $148,148.15 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 078! 78 (tie) </Td> <Td> O'Neal, Shaquille Shaquille O'Neal </Td> <Td> Los Angeles Lakers * </Td> <Td> Basketball </Td> <Td> 07! 7 years (1996--2003) </Td> <Td> $120,000,000 </Td> <Td> $17,142,857 </Td> <Td> $209,059.23 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 078! 78 (tie) </Td> <Td> Holliday, Matt Matt Holliday </Td> <Td> St. Louis Cardinals * </Td> <Td> Baseball </Td> <Td> 07! 7 years (2010--2016) </Td> <Td> $120,000,000 </Td> <Td> $17,142,857 </Td> <Td> $105,820.10 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 078! 78 (tie) </Td> <Td> Fitzgerald, Larry Larry Fitzgerald </Td> <Td> Arizona Cardinals </Td> <Td> American football </Td> <Td> 08! 8 years (2011--2018) </Td> <Td> $120,000,000 </Td> <Td> $15,000,000 </Td> <Td> $937,500.00 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 078! 78 (tie) </Td> <Td> Batum, Nicolas Nicolas Batum </Td> <Td> Charlotte Hornets </Td> <Td> Basketball </Td> <Td> 05! 5 years (2016--2021) </Td> <Td> $120,000,000 </Td> <Td> $24,000,000 </Td> <Td> $292,682.93 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 085! 85 </Td> <Td> Palmer, Carson Carson Palmer </Td> <Td> Cincinnati Bengals * </Td> <Td> American football </Td> <Td> 09! 9 years (2006--2014) </Td> <Td> $119,750,000 </Td> <Td> $13,305,555 </Td> <Td> $831,597.19 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 086! 86 </Td> <Td> Beltrán, Carlos Carlos Beltrán </Td> <Td> New York Mets * </Td> <Td> Baseball </Td> <Td> 07! 7 years (2005--2011) </Td> <Td> $119,000,000 </Td> <Td> $17,000,000 </Td> <Td> $104,938.27 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 087! 87 </Td> <Td> Harden, James James Harden </Td> <Td> Houston Rockets </Td> <Td> Basketball </Td> <Td> 04! 4 years (2016--2020) </Td> <Td> $118,103,446 </Td> <Td> $29,525,861 </Td> <Td> $360,071.48 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 088! 88 </Td> <Td> Bosh, Chris Chris Bosh </Td> <Td> Miami Heat </Td> <Td> Basketball </Td> <Td> 05! 5 years (2014--2019) </Td> <Td> $118,000,000 </Td> <Td> $23,600,000 </Td> <Td> $287,804.88 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 089! 89 </Td> <Td> Griffey, Jr., Ken Ken Griffey, Jr . </Td> <Td> Cincinnati Reds * </Td> <Td> Baseball </Td> <Td> 09! 9 years (2000--2008) </Td> <Td> $116,500,000 </Td> <Td> $12,944,444 </Td> <Td> $79,903.98 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 090! 90 (tie) </Td> <Td> McNabb, Donovan Donovan McNabb </Td> <Td> Philadelphia Eagles * </Td> <Td> American football </Td> <Td> 12! 12 years (2002--2013) </Td> <Td> $115,000,000 </Td> <Td> $9,583,333 </Td> <Td> $598,958.31 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 090! 90 (tie) </Td> <Td> Dalton, Andy Andy Dalton </Td> <Td> Cincinnati Bengals </Td> <Td> American football </Td> <Td> 06! 6 years (2015--2020) </Td> <Td> $115,000,000 </Td> <Td> $19,166,667 </Td> <Td> $1,197,916.67 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 092! 92 </Td> <Td> Miller, Von Von Miller </Td> <Td> Denver Broncos </Td> <Td> American football </Td> <Td> 06! 6 years (2016--2021) </Td> <Td> $114,500,000 </Td> <Td> $19,083,333 </Td> <Td> $1,192,708.33 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 093! 93 </Td> <Td> Suh, Ndamukong Ndamukong Suh </Td> <Td> Miami Dolphins </Td> <Td> American football </Td> <Td> 06! 6 years (2015--2020) </Td> <Td> $114,000,000 </Td> <Td> $19,000,000 </Td> <Td> $1,187,500.00 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 094! 94 </Td> <Td> Horford, Al Al Horford </Td> <Td> Boston Celtics </Td> <Td> Basketball </Td> <Td> 04! 4 years (2016--2020) </Td> <Td> $113,326,228 </Td> <Td> $28,331,557 </Td> <Td> $345,506.79 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 095! 95 (tie) </Td> <Td> Love, Kevin Kevin Love </Td> <Td> Cleveland Cavaliers </Td> <Td> Basketball </Td> <Td> 05! 5 years (2015--2020) </Td> <Td> $113,211,750 </Td> <Td> $22,642,350 </Td> <Td> $276,126.22 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 095! 95 (tie) </Td> <Td> Gasol, Marc Marc Gasol </Td> <Td> Memphis Grizzlies </Td> <Td> Basketball </Td> <Td> 05! 5 years (2015--2020) </Td> <Td> $113,211,750 </Td> <Td> $22,642,350 </Td> <Td> $276,126.22 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 097! 97 </Td> <Td> Cain, Matt Matt Cain </Td> <Td> San Francisco Giants </Td> <Td> Baseball </Td> <Td> 06! 6 years (2012--2017) </Td> <Td> $112,500,000 </Td> <Td> $18,666,667 </Td> <Td> $115,226.34 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 098! 98 </Td> <Td> Arenas, Gilbert Gilbert Arenas </Td> <Td> Washington Wizards * </Td> <Td> Basketball </Td> <Td> 06! 6 years (2008--2013) </Td> <Td> $111,000,000 </Td> <Td> $18,500,000 </Td> <Td> $225,609.76 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 099! 99 (tie) </Td> <Td> Weber, Shea Shea Weber </Td> <Td> Nashville Predators * </Td> <Td> Hockey </Td> <Td> 14! 14 years (2012--2026) </Td> <Td> $110,000,000 </Td> <Td> $7,857,143 </Td> <Td> $95,818.82 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 099! 99 (tie) </Td> <Td> Rodgers, Aaron Aaron Rodgers </Td> <Td> Green Bay Packers </Td> <Td> American football </Td> <Td> 05! 5 years (2015--2019) </Td> <Td> $110,000,000 </Td> <Td> $22,000,000 </Td> <Td> $1,375,000.00 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 099! 99 (tie) </Td> <Td> Zimmermann, Jordan Jordan Zimmermann </Td> <Td> Detroit Tigers </Td> <Td> Baseball </Td> <Td> 05! 5 years (2016--2020) </Td> <Td> $110,000,000 </Td> <Td> $22,000,000 </Td> <Td> $135,802.47 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 099! 99 (tie) </Td> <Td> Cespedes, Yoenis Yoenis Cespedes </Td> <Td> New York Mets </Td> <Td> Baseball </Td> <Td> 04! 4 years (2017--2020) </Td> <Td> $110,000,000 </Td> <Td> $27,500,000 </Td> <Td> $169,753.09 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 099! 99 (tie) </Td> <Td> Vettel, Sebastian Sebastian Vettel </Td> <Td> Ferrari </Td> <Td> Auto racing </Td> <Td> 03! 3 years (2015--2017) </Td> <Td> $110,000,000 </Td> <Td> $36,666,667 </Td> <Td> $1,833,333.33 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 104! 104 (tie) </Td> <Td> James, LeBron LeBron James </Td> <Td> Miami Heat * </Td> <Td> Basketball </Td> <Td> 06! 6 years (2010--2016) </Td> <Td> $109,837,500 </Td> <Td> $18,306,250 </Td> <Td> $223,246.95 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 104! 104 (tie) </Td> <Td> Bosh, Chris Chris Bosh </Td> <Td> Miami Heat </Td> <Td> Basketball </Td> <Td> 06! 6 years (2010--2016) </Td> <Td> $109,837,500 </Td> <Td> $18,306,250 </Td> <Td> $223,246.95 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 106! 106 </Td> <Td> Romo, Tony Tony Romo </Td> <Td> Dallas Cowboys * </Td> <Td> American football </Td> <Td> 06! 6 years (2014--2019) </Td> <Td> $108,000,000 </Td> <Td> $18,000,000 </Td> <Td> $1,125,000.00 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 107! 107 </Td> <Td> Paul, Chris Chris Paul </Td> <Td> Los Angeles Clippers * </Td> <Td> Basketball </Td> <Td> 05! 5 years (2013--2018) </Td> <Td> $107,343,478 </Td> <Td> $21,468,696 </Td> <Td> $261,813.36 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 108! 108 </Td> <Td> Wade, Dwyane Dwyane Wade </Td> <Td> Miami Heat * </Td> <Td> Basketball </Td> <Td> 06! 6 years (2010--2016) </Td> <Td> $107,186,000 </Td> <Td> $17,864,333 </Td> <Td> $217,857.72 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 109! 109 </Td> <Td> Kemp, Shawn Shawn Kemp </Td> <Td> Cleveland Cavaliers * </Td> <Td> Basketball </Td> <Td> 07! 7 years (1997--2004) </Td> <Td> $107,000,000 </Td> <Td> $15,285,714 </Td> <Td> $186,411.15 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 110! 110 </Td> <Td> McCollum, C.J. C.J. McCollum </Td> <Td> Portland Trail Blazers </Td> <Td> Basketball </Td> <Td> 04! 4 years (2017--2021) </Td> <Td> $106,663,450 </Td> <Td> $26,665,862 </Td> <Td> $325,193.45 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 111 </Td> <Td> Porter, Otto Otto Porter </Td> <Td> Washington Wizards </Td> <Td> Basketball </Td> <Td> 4 years (2017--2021) </Td> <Td> $106,524,975 </Td> <Td> $26,631,244 </Td> <Td> $324,771.27 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 112 </Td> <Td> Reyes, José José Reyes </Td> <Td> Miami Marlins * </Td> <Td> Baseball </Td> <Td> 06! 6 years (2012--2017) </Td> <Td> $106,000,000 </Td> <Td> $17,666,666 </Td> <Td> $109,053.50 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 113 </Td> <Td> Howard, Juwan Juwan Howard </Td> <Td> Washington Bullets * </Td> <Td> Basketball </Td> <Td> 07! 7 years (1996--2003) </Td> <Td> $105,375,000 </Td> <Td> $15,053,571 </Td> <Td> $183,580.14 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 114 (tie) </Td> <Td> Brown, Kevin Kevin Brown </Td> <Td> Los Angeles Dodgers * </Td> <Td> Baseball </Td> <Td> 07! 7 years (1999--2005) </Td> <Td> $105,000,000 </Td> <Td> $15,000,000 </Td> <Td> $92,592.59 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 114! 114 (tie) </Td> <Td> Bailey, Homer Homer Bailey </Td> <Td> Cincinnati Reds </Td> <Td> Baseball </Td> <Td> 06! 6 years (2014--2019) </Td> <Td> $105,000,000 </Td> <Td> $17,500,000 </Td> <Td> $108,024.61 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 114! 114 (tie) </Td> <Td> Braun, Ryan Ryan Braun </Td> <Td> Milwaukee Brewers </Td> <Td> Baseball </Td> <Td> 05! 5 years (2016--2020) </Td> <Td> $105,000,000 </Td> <Td> $21,000,000 </Td> <Td> $129,629.63 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 114! 114 (tie) </Td> <Td> Mourning, Alonzo Alonzo Mourning </Td> <Td> Miami Heat * </Td> <Td> Basketball </Td> <Td> 07! 7 years (1996--2003) </Td> <Td> $105,000,000 </Td> <Td> $15,000,000 </Td> <Td> $182,926.83 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 118! 118 </Td> <Td> Crosby, Sidney Sidney Crosby </Td> <Td> Pittsburgh Penguins </Td> <Td> Hockey </Td> <Td> 12! 12 years (2013--2025) </Td> <Td> $104,400,000 </Td> <Td> $8,700,000 </Td> <Td> $106,097.56 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 119! 119 </Td> <Td> Rooney, Wayne Wayne Rooney </Td> <Td> Manchester United </Td> <Td> Association football </Td> <Td> 04! 4 years (2015--2019) </Td> <Td> $104,000,000 </Td> <Td> $26,000,000 </Td> <Td> $498,000.00 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 120! 120 </Td> <Td> Newton, Cam Cam Newton </Td> <Td> Carolina Panthers </Td> <Td> American football </Td> <Td> 05! 5 years (2015--2020) </Td> <Td> $103,800,000 </Td> <Td> $20,760,000 </Td> <Td> $1,297,500.00 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 121! 121 </Td> <Td> Ryan, Matt Matt Ryan </Td> <Td> Atlanta Falcons </Td> <Td> American football </Td> <Td> 05! 5 years (2014--2018) </Td> <Td> $103,750,000 </Td> <Td> $20,750,000 </Td> <Td> $1,296,875.00 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 122! 122 </Td> <Td> Kidd, Jason Jason Kidd </Td> <Td> New Jersey Nets * </Td> <Td> Basketball </Td> <Td> 06! 6 years (2003--2009) </Td> <Td> $103,572,000 </Td> <Td> $17,262,000 </Td> <Td> $210,512.20 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 123! 123 </Td> <Td> Bledsoe, Drew Drew Bledsoe </Td> <Td> New England Patriots * </Td> <Td> American football </Td> <Td> 10! 10 years (2001--2010) </Td> <Td> $103,000,000 </Td> <Td> $10,300,000 </Td> <Td> $643,750.00 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 124! 124 </Td> <Td> Cox, Fletcher Fletcher Cox </Td> <Td> Philadelphia Eagles </Td> <Td> American football </Td> <Td> 06! 6 years (2017--2022) </Td> <Td> $102,600,000 </Td> <Td> $17,100,000 </Td> <Td> $1,068,750.00 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 125! 125 </Td> <Td> Finley, Michael Michael Finley </Td> <Td> Dallas Mavericks * </Td> <Td> Basketball </Td> <Td> 07! 7 years (2001--2008) </Td> <Td> $102,265,625 </Td> <Td> $14,609,375 </Td> <Td> $178,163.11 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 126! 126 (tie) </Td> <Td> Roethlisberger, Ben Ben Roethlisberger </Td> <Td> Pittsburgh Steelers </Td> <Td> American football </Td> <Td> 08! 8 years (2008--2015) </Td> <Td> $102,000,000 </Td> <Td> $12,750,000 </Td> <Td> $796,875.00 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 126! 126 (tie) </Td> <Td> Ronaldo, Cristiano Cristiano Ronaldo </Td> <Td> Real Madrid C.F. </Td> <Td> Association football </Td> <Td> 06! 6 years (2009--2015) </Td> <Td> $102,000,000 </Td> <Td> $17,000,000 </Td> <Td> $400,000.00 </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Th> Rank </Th> <Th> Player </Th> <Th> Team </Th> <Th> Sport </Th> <Th> Length of contract </Th> <Th> Contract value (USD) </Th> <Th> Average per year (USD) </Th> <Th> Average per game (USD) </Th> <Th> Ref </Th> </Tr>

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