The NBA’s got some of the biggest paychecks in sports, with players raking in a combined $4.9 billion last year. But here’s the twist—another industry managed to out-earn them, hitting $6.6 billion in 2024. Crazy, right? And wait until you hear about one individual who dropped millions on just ONE creator. Let’s just say, loyalty hit a whole new level.

Sophie Rain, the social media influencer and adult content creator, has everyone talking after dropping a bombshell about her OnlyFans income. In a post on X, she casually revealed she pulled in an eye-popping $43.4 million last year. Think about that—she made $400K more than Luka Doncic and $200K more than Anthony Davis! Wild, right?

This financial stat has left Stephen A. Smith stunned.

“More money on OnlyFans. Then many of the NBA’s biggest stars, Ladies and gentlemen, look at this list right here. Anthony Davis, Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Anthony Edwards. Look at the money that they’re making 43, 43, 43, 42 million for Anthony Edwards, right? In fact, this platform has grown so much that in 2023. OnlyFans content creators earned a total of $6.6 billion, which exceeds the total of salaries earned by the entire National Basketball Association, which was at $4.9 billion according to BasketballForever.” said SAS on his podcast.

An individual named Charley spent almost $5 million alone on Rain’s Onlyfans! Talk about being loyal. Even Sophie extended her appreciation, posting, “Big thank you to my top spender for being there since the beginning 🫶🏻”. The entire state of affairs here prompted Stephen A Smith to call Charley, “the hor–est man in America!”

The collective earnings of OnlyFans creators might outpace NBA salaries, but let’s be real—the average NBA player still pulls in way more than most content creators out there. That said, the highest-earning creators on OnlyFans are now going toe-to-toe with pro athletes, sometimes even surpassing them. While SAS was shocked by the paycheck revelation and comparisons, the senior sportscaster’s own deal is yet to be finalized- a prime topic in and around the news headlines for months.

Stephen A Smith, the future face of ESPN?

Stephen A. Smith is on the verge of a major deal with ESPN that could see him expand his role beyond just sports. After months of back-and-forth, sources say both sides are hopeful they’ll seal the deal soon. The new contract might even give Smith a “first-look” opportunity for projects across Disney’s whole entertainment empire.

ESPN’s been busy locking down big names lately, like Troy Aikman and Joe Buck for “Monday Night Football,” adding Pat McAfee and Jason Kelce to the mix. Stephen A Smith, who’s never been shy about speaking his mind on “First Take,” has made it clear he wants to be the highest-paid personality at ESPN. That’s led to some speculation about whether the sportscaster and ESPN will come to a lucrative agreement, especially with Disney balancing traditional TV and its streaming push.

SAS’s contract runs through 2025, but reports from June say he’s been offered a whopping $18 million per year, a solid 50% raise from his current $12 million. Bear in mind that a Puck report in June had suggested that Smith was seeking at least $25 million a year. However, the veteran later clarified, “Here’s my quote, ‘I was born AT NIGHT, not last night. I don’t talk about my contract negotiations. Never have. Never will.”

Beyond sports, Smith has shown interest in branching out, with upcoming appearances on Fox News’ Sean Hannity show and some late-night-style content on ESPN+. It looks like Smith’s ready to take his career to a whole new level and explore more avenues.