India, June 21 -- Winning an NBA Finals is more than simply glory and honor; it's about the millions of dollars worth of paychecks credited to each player as well. The Indiana Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunder have displayed an interesting run-up to the final game of the series on Sunday. Both teams now have a shot at securing the prize money they will be entitled to if they were to win come this weekend. But how much is this payment exactly?

According to The Mirror, $34.7 million is divided among players from all NBA playoff teams over the postseason. This is a significant $1 million increase from the amount received by each player last year. The additional money received depends on the position a team is able to secure in the champi...