How much money does a professional athlete have to make to be considered the cream of the money makers? According to CNNSI.COM it's $14.5 million dollars. Doesn't that seem like a small amount in today's era of multi-million dollar endorsement deals? Not if you're name is Tiger or you play for the New York Yankees.

Go read the list, the comments CNNSI made and then come back for a real break down of the numbers.

Some of the surprising things that shake out of the numbers:

Statistically you stand a better chance of making huge money as a basketball player.