In 2023, OnlyFans creators earned a collective $6.6 billion, surpassing the $4.9 billion made by NBA players. Despite the higher collective income, individual NBA players like Stephen Curry still earned more than most OnlyFans creators. Social media reactions reflect surprise, humor, and debates over the earnings comparison.
In 2023, OnlyFans creators collectively earned $6.6 billion, surpassing the $4.9 billion made by NBA players, a statistic that has shocked many. Despite the larger group of creators on OnlyFans, individual NBA players still earned far more than the average content creator.
For instance, Stephen Curry made over $51 million, while former Disney star Bella Thorne reportedly earned $11 million in just a month on OnlyFans. Twitter reactions ranged from humorous takes, with some stating they'd "rather watch p**n than basketball," to debates on the validity of the comparison due to the vastly different group sizes.
With OnlyFans boasting over 2 million creators, and the NBA housing just 450 players, the average income per individual remains significantly higher for NBA athletes. However, as some OnlyFans creators rise to immense popularity, their earnings match or even exceed top athletes. One user humorously pointed out, "I'm sure some NBA players contributed to that."
Reactions online highlighted the shock, with one user stating, “What has the world turned into?” while others were unfazed, pointing out the long-standing profitability of adult content.
