Ever wondered how a team ends up winning a championship?! Let's cut the defense, offense, they-got-heart bullshit. They win because they have the personnel to do it. They spend to surround a team with such talent. I know a lot would disagree because there are teams that have it, yet fails to win. Keep your arguments. You may have a point but most of the 10 teams that I'm gonna give you made it to the playoffs in their respective leagues. In fact, some ended up winning the championship. Perhaps, it pays to spend a lot for a team. I'm gonna count out the top 10 most highest paid sports team in the world.
10. New York Knicks -- NBA (USA) -- $4,881,952
Finally, our first lesson in the perils of overspending. The 2009 Knicks weren't as much of a disaster as other recent editions (the 32 wins were nine more than NY had the year before), but it's never good when a team's highest paid player is more known for sitting on the bench in street clothes and making bizarre rants on the Internet.
9. Boston Celtics -- NBA (USA) -- $4,885,055
The nucleus of the Celtics is aging quickly, but Boston fans can't mind too much. They got a title out of this team in 2008.
8. Cleveland Cavaliers -- NBA (USA) -- $4,940,707
Cleveland currently has the best record in the NBA, but fans just as concerned with what will happen in July when LeBron James becomes a free agent. If he re-signs with his hometown club, look for Cleveland to stay on this list for the better part of the next decade. If not ... go Browns?
Cleveland currently has the best record in the NBA, but fans just as concerned with what will happen in July when LeBron James becomes a free agent. If he re-signs with his hometown club, look for Cleveland to stay on this list for the better part of the next decade. If not ... go Browns?
7. Detroit Pistons -- NBA (USA) -- $4,995,573
Having the third-highest payroll in the NBA didn't help the Pistons get over .500 last season. The Motor City's team did sneak into the playoffs though but were promptly swept by the next team on our list.
Having the third-highest payroll in the NBA didn't help the Pistons get over .500 last season. The Motor City's team did sneak into the playoffs though but were promptly swept by the next team on our list.
6. Los Angeles Lakers -- NBA (USA) -- $5,098,920
Kobe Bryant and the Lakers are one of three teams on this list to have won a title in 2009.
Kobe Bryant and the Lakers are one of three teams on this list to have won a title in 2009.
5. Dallas Mavericks -- National Basketball Association (USA) -- $5,315,097
Mark Cuban's Mavs recently qualified for the playoffs for the 10th straight season. If not for a bizarre collapse in the 2007 finals, Dirk Nowitzki and company would have a title too.
Mark Cuban's Mavs recently qualified for the playoffs for the 10th straight season. If not for a bizarre collapse in the 2007 finals, Dirk Nowitzki and company would have a title too.
4. Chelsea -- English Premier League (GBR) -- $5,361,957
Chelsea's recent spending has led to two FA Cup titles in the past three years but the club is still looking for its first Premier League title since 2006. Saturday's matchup with first-place Manchester United will help decide this year's champ.
Chelsea's recent spending has led to two FA Cup titles in the past three years but the club is still looking for its first Premier League title since 2006. Saturday's matchup with first-place Manchester United will help decide this year's champ.
3. Barcelona -- La Liga (ESP) -- $6,082,940 Spending a little less than Real Madrid didn't seem to hurt Barca last year. Behind FIFA World Player of the Year Lionel Messi, Barcelona won La Liga and the UEFA Champions League.
2. Real Madrid -- La Liga (ESP) -- $6,333,591 
1. New York Yankees -- Major League Baseball (USA) -- $7,000,000
Critics say the Yankees buy championships. Yet the 2009 World Series title was the team's first since 2000, despite the fact that George Steinbrenner's crew has outspent other Major League teams every year since then. The gap between the Yankees payroll and that of the second-highest MLB team (appx. $70 million) was more than the total payroll of 11 other clubs.
Critics say the Yankees buy championships. Yet the 2009 World Series title was the team's first since 2000, despite the fact that George Steinbrenner's crew has outspent other Major League teams every year since then. The gap between the Yankees payroll and that of the second-highest MLB team (appx. $70 million) was more than the total payroll of 11 other clubs.
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