12th place: Vin Baker: $41.785 million
Salary per game: $469,494.38
Celtics' highest salary: $13,500,000 for the 2003-04 season (8th in the NBA that season)
Celtics stats: 7.7 points, 4.6 rebounds, 0.9 assists, 0.5 assists, 49.4 shooting percentage in two seasons
11th place: Rajon Rondo: $51382662
Payroll per game: $83,009.15
Celtics' highest salary: $12 million for 2013-14 (44th in the NBA that season)
Celtics stats: Averaged 11.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, 8.5 assists, 1.9 assists, and 47.3 percent shooting in nine seasons
10th place: Anthony Walker: $53.16 million
Payroll per game: $91,030.19
Celtics highest salary: $12,375,000 for the 2002-03 season (15th in the NBA that season)
Celtics stats: Averaged 20.6 points, 8.7 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 1.5 assists, and 41.3 shooting percentage per game over eight seasons
9 Kemba Walker: $67.12 million
Payroll per game: $564,042.86
Celtics' highest salary: $34.3791 million in 2020-21 (11th in the NBA that season)
Celtics stats: 19.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 1.0 assists, 42.3 shooting percentage per game over two seasons
8 Ray Allen: $73.17 million
One of the best shooters in NBA history, Ray Allen spent five seasons in Boston, reaching the Finals twice during that time and winning championships with Pierce and Garnett in 2007-08. Allen's salary was in the top 10 in the league in 2009-10, when he was also the Celtics' highest salary, earning $18.8 million that year. Allen's time with the Celtics didn't end in the best possible way, as the Hall of Famer will leave Boston — after years of trade rumors surrounding his name — and join direct rivals Miami Heat before the 2012-13 season, where he also reached two Finals and won a championship.
Payroll per game: $162,951.65
Celtics' highest salary: $18,776,860 for the 2009-10 season (ninth in the NBA that season)
Celtics stats: Averaged 16.7 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 0.9 assists, and 47.2 shooting percentage per game over five seasons
7 Marcus Smart: $82.54 million
The era of Marcus Smart Boston ended this offseason shockingly, with a surprising trade to the Memphis Grizzlies. Smart seems to be the kind of player who will spend his entire career at a team like Boston, as he is not only a fan favorite there, but also a very efficient player, especially defensively. Either way, Smart is seventh among the highest-paid Celtic players, earning more than $82 million in his nearly ten years with the team.
Payroll per game: $119,794.49
Celtics maximum salary: $17,207,142 for the 2022-23 season (85th in the NBA that season)
Celtics stats: Averaged 10.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, 4.6 assists, 1.6 assists, and 38.6 shooting percentage per game in nine seasons
6 Jason Tatum: $88.52 million
Undoubtedly, the one most certain to finish on this list in the future is Jason Tatum, the current leader of the Celtics, who has led the team to the Finals once and the Western Conference Finals several times at the age of 25. Tatum also continues to show progress and will qualify for a contract extension for the 2024-25 season, which could be one of the largest in NBA history. While Brown's future with the Celtics may be uncertain — he's been featured in trade rumors several times throughout his career — there's no doubt that Tatum is safe among the players the Celtics will build for years to come.
Payroll per game: $166,094.93
Celtics maximum salary: $30351780 for 2022-23 (42nd in the NBA that season)
Celtics stats: Averaged 22.5 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.1 assists, and 45.8 shooting percentage per game over six seasons
5 Gordon Hayward: $93.64 million
Gordon Hayward had an unfortunate time in Boston, getting injured in his first game with the Celtics to start the 2017-18 season, resulting in missing the remainder of that season, but returned for 72 games in 2018-19. Hayward's salary will peak in his second year ($32.7 million) when he also had the best statistics in Boston, averaging 17.5 points, 6.7 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game in 2019-20, despite playing just 52 games, leading to the Charlotte Hornets being awarded a whopping four-year, $120 million contract in 2020. Either way, just four seasons later, Hayward is already in the top five on Celtics' salaries.
Payroll per game: $673,689.82
Celtics maximum salary: $32,700,690 for 2019-20 (16th in the NBA that season)
Celtics stats: Averaged 13.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 0.8 assists, 48.4 shooting percentage per game over three seasons
4 Jaylen Brown: $102.98 million
In the near future, it is possible that the player who sits at the top of this leaderboard, with rumors that the Celtics will sign Brown on the largest contract in NBA history at $304 million, with $70 million going into the final year of the deal — astronomically. The only thing preventing Brown from being guaranteed to one day top these rankings is a potential deal, which can't be ruled out entirely, given how much overlap his skills have with the players on this roster. Still, Brown has established himself as one of the top two-way wingers in today's game, with the ability to complete tough shots on tough defenses, but he does have a poor possession and can make mistakes at inappropriate times. Side note: Just to show how high a player's salary is today, think of the 2008-09 season, when Garnett was the league's highest-paid player at $24.8 million. Last season, Brown earned $29.8 million, ranking 46th in the NBA. Shocking.
Payroll per game: $179,087.13
Celtics maximum salary: $29,776,785 for the 2022-23 season (46th in the NBA that season)
Celtics stats: Averaged 17.9 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.0 assists, and 47.7 percent shooting from the field over seven seasons
3 Kevin Garnett: $117.42 million
Although Kevin Garnett's salary as a player throughout his career pales in comparison to today's star, he was still well compensated during the NBA, earning the highest among retired players in 2015-16. Garnett twice led the league in player salaries during his time in Boston, first in 2007-08 ($23.8 million) and second in 2008-09 ($24.8 million). The Celtics' return on investment is also very good, as Boston won the championship in 2007-08, and if Garnett hadn't been injured late in the season, they could have won the title again the following year.
Payroll per game: $244,617.73
Celtics' highest salary: $24,751,934 for the 2008-09 season (No. 1 in the NBA that season)
Celtics stats: Averaged 15.7 points, 8.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.0 assists, and 52.0 shooting percentage per game over six seasons
2 Al Horford: $136.7 million
In just five seasons with the Celtics, Al Horford is already the second-highest paid player in Celtics history. Horford has clearly made his money, maintaining his status as a top big man defensive player with floorroom capabilities and is a truly versatile two-way frontcourt threat suited to the modern NBA. At the same time, he averaged 12.1 points per game while with the Celtics and earned $318,655 per game. Some might say this is a slight overheight on behalf of Boston, but we're not here to judge.
Payroll per game: $318,655.51
Celtics' highest salary: $28,928,709 for 2018-19 (13th in the NBA that season)
Celtics stats: Averaged 12.1 points, 7.0 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 1.2 rebounds, and 49.0 shooting percentage per game over five seasons
1 Paul Peirce: $169.49 million
Paul Peirce may not be the team's greatest player of all time, but he enjoyed 15 very successful seasons there, helping the team win the championship in 2007-08 and winning the Finals MVP. Without a doubt, he is the most successful player on this list.
Payroll per game: $136,903.25
Celtics' highest salary: $19,795,712 for the 2009-10 season (seventh in the NBA that season)
Celtics stats: 21.8 points, 6.0 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.4 assists, 44.7 shooting percentage per game in 15 seasons
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