The NBA is on the cusp of having its first player earn $1 million per game. While the reigning MVP is poised to approach this milestone, the league is still awaiting its first player to reach a staggering $82 million annual salary. This benchmark signifies the continued growth of player salaries and the increasing value placed on top-tier talent within the NBA. The impending $1 million per game threshold represents a new era of financial compensation for elite athletes.