Human: What is the average salary of a professional athlete? Assistant: 
The average salary for a professional athlete can vary greatly depending on their field, team and level of success. Generally speaking, the highest-paid athletes make millions per year in salaries, endorsements, bonuses, and other incentives. For example, NBA basketball player LeBron James earned over $100 million from his salary, endorsement deals, and appearance fees during the 2018–19 season alone.