| Cheerleaders Team | Per Match Fees | Extra Bonus | Annual Payscale |
| New York Knicks Cheerleaders | $650 | $2,000 | $35,000 |
| LA Lakers Cheerleaders | $600 | $1,500 | $30,000 |
| Boston Celtics Cheerleaders | $600 | $1,500 | $30,000 |
| Atlanta Hawks Cheerleaders | $650 | $2,000 | $35,000 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers Cheerleaders | $400 | $1,000 | $28,000 |
| Toronto Raptors Cheerleaders | $500 | $1,000 | $28,000 |
| Washington Wizards Cheerleaders | $400 | $1,500 | $28,000 |
| Milwaukee Bucks Cheerleaders | $350 | $1,000 | $22,000 |
| Miami Heat Cheerleaders | $500 | $1,500 | $28,000 |
| Indiana Pacers Cheerleaders | $400 | $1,000 | $28,000 |
| LA Clippers Cheerleaders | $350 | $950 | $22,000 |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Cheerleaders | $200 | $700 | $15,000 |
| Chicago Bulls Cheerleaders | $200 | $700 | $15,000 |
| Golden State Warriors Cheerleaders | $550 | $1,000 | $30,000 |
| Memphis Grizzlies Cheerleaders | $350 | $800 | $22,000 |
| Oklahoma City Thunder Cheerleaders | $250 | $800 | $18,000 |
| Orlando Magic Cheerleaders | $200 | $700 | $15,000 |
| Philadelphia 76ers Cheerleaders | $200 | $700 | $15,000 |
| Phoenix Suns Cheerleaders | $200 | $700 | $15,000 |
Cheerleaders get a bonus on their paycheck if they get selected for cheerleading in the NBA All Star game. Additionally, they can make another $2,000 during the NBA Playoffs if there is a 7 game series. And of course, NBA cheerleaders get free travel – flights, hotel, and per diem for food, and also get free guest tickets for friends and family to each NBA game, as well as free parking for the matches. Stats Source
Who are the most popular NBA cheerleaders?
It is difficult to say who the most popular NBA cheerleaders are as it can vary depending on the team, the region, and the time period. Some notable cheerleading squads that have gained popularity over the years include the Los Angeles Lakers’ Laker Girls, the Dallas Mavericks’ Mavs ManiAACs, the Golden State Warriors’ Warrior Girls, and the Miami Heat’s Heat Dancers. These teams have a long history and have earned a reputation for their high-energy performances, stunning choreography, and beautiful dancers.
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Additionally, there are some cheerleaders that have gained individual popularity. Some cheerleaders have gained fame due to their appearance on reality TV shows or by becoming social media influencers. Some of the most well-known cheerleaders of the past include Coco Austin, who cheered for the Denver Nuggets, and Sabrina Bryan, who cheered for the Lakers.
- Coco Austin: She cheered for the Denver Nuggets in the late 1990s and early 2000s. After her time as a cheerleader, she went on to become a successful model, actress, and reality TV star. She is married to rapper and actor Ice-T.
- Sabrina Bryan: She cheered for the Los Angeles Lakers in the early 2000s. After her time as a cheerleader, she went on to become a member of the girl group The Cheetah Girls and later a reality TV star.
- Lauren Jones: She cheered for the Dallas Mavericks from 2001-2006. After her time as a cheerleader, she went on to become a model, actress and tv personality.
- Dania Ramirez: She cheered for the New Jersey Nets in the late 1990s. After her time as a cheerleader, she went on to become an actress, known for her roles in the TV series “Heroes” and “Devious Maids”, and in the movie “Premium Rush”.
- Megyn Price: She cheered for the Utah Jazz in the early 1990s. After her time as a cheerleader, she went on to become an actress, known for her roles in TV series such as “Rules of Engagement” and “Love, Inc.”
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NBA Cheerleader Image Sources:
- https://www.flickr.com/photos/edrost88/27063850947/
- https://www.flickr.com/photos/keithallison/5417252557/
- https://www.flickr.com/photos/keithallison/11379136033/
- https://www.flickr.com/photos/keithallison/11379383994/
- https://www.flickr.com/photos/edrost88/47112647391/
