Base salary ÷ expected games that season × games missed that season. "Expected games" is the team's full schedule for position players, or a starting pitcher's typical rotation turns (~team games ÷ 5) — a healthy ace was never going to start 162 games either. Figures are approximate, sourced from public salary and game-log reporting.
| Season | Expected | Played | Missed | Base salary | Per game | Collected inactive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 Tore his Achilles in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals; missed the entire following season | 82 | 0 | 82 | $45,600,000 | $556,098 | $45,600,000 |
| Career total | 82 | 0 | 82 | $45,600,000 | — | $45,600,000 |