50 richest athletes in America
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CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 21: Derrick Rose #1 of the Chicago Bulls returned to action against the Dallas Mavericks at the United Center on April 21, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls defeated the Mavericks 93-83. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agress that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 18: Alex Rodriguez #13 of the New York Yankees walsk off the field back to the dugout after he grounded out in the top of the 9th inning against the Detroit Tigers during game four of the American League Championship Series at Comerica Park on October 18, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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Dirk Nowitzki (back) of the Dallas Mavericks watches as Dwayne Wade of the Miami Heat scores during Game 3 of the NBA Finals at the AmericanAirlines Center in Dallas on June 5, 2011. This year's final is a rematch of the 2006 NBA championship, which Miami took in six games for their first title in franchise history. Dallas have never won the NBA championship in the 31 years they have been in the league. AFP PHOTO/POOL/David J. PHILLIPS (Photo credit should read David J. Phillips/AFP/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 11: Johan Santana #57 of the New York Mets pitches in the first inning against the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field on August 11, 2012 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
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TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 23: Receiver Vincent Jackson #83 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs after a catch against the St. Louis Rams during the game at Raymond James Stadium on December 23, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)
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ORCHARD PARK, NY - SEPTEMBER 16: Mario Williams #94 of the Buffalo Bills rushes against the Kansas City Chiefs at Ralph Wilson Stadium on September 16, 2012 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images)
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TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 21: Carl Nicks #77 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates a touchdown during a game against the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium on October 21, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 30: Calvin Johnson #81 of the Detroit Lions warms up prior to the start of the game against the Chicago Bears at Ford Field on December 30, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)
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Sports Illustrated’s Fortunate 50 ranks the wealthiest athletes by calculating salaries and endorsements. Floyd Mayweather Jr. takes the top spot again this year, but where does your favorite athlete fall in the list?