NBA Players

Magic Johnson Net Worth

Published

2 years ago

Mar 8, 2024

Net Worth:	$1.2 Billion
Age:	66
Born:	August 14, 1959
Gender:	Male
Height:	2.06 m (6 ft 9 in)
Country of Origin:	United States of America
Source of Wealth:	Professional NBA Player
Last Updated:	Apr 30, 2026

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Introduction

Magic Johnson Jr. is an American former professional NBA player with an estimated net worth of $1.2 Billion.

Quick Facts

Earned $39.3 million during his NBA career
Peak annual salary of $3.1 million in 1988
Signed a 25-year, $25 million extension with the Los Angeles Lakers
The contract paid him $1 million/year until the age of 50

Estimated Net Worth

In 2024, Magic Johnson’s net worth is $1.2 Billion.

One of the most significant issues professional athletes often have is managing their money correctly. Over 65% of NBA players go broke within the first five years of retirement. This shows just how smart Johnson has been with his finances; not only has he been able to keep his NBA earnings, but he has also grown his wealth significantly through other endeavors.

In October 2023, Forbes listed Magic Johnson as a billionaire due to his impressive investment interests, including his 60% stake in the life insurance company Equitrust.

While Johnson only made $40 million from his professional NBA career, his franchise investments and ownership stakes in various companies, including sports teams, catapulted him to billionaire status.

NBA Earnings & Contracts

Year	Team	Salary
1979/80	Los Angeles Lakers	$460,000
1980/81	Los Angeles Lakers	$460,000
1981/82	Los Angeles Lakers	$460,000
1982/83	Los Angeles Lakers	$460,000
1983/84	Los Angeles Lakers	$460,000
1984/85	Los Angeles Lakers	$1,000,000
1985/86	Los Angeles Lakers	$2,500,000
1986/87	Los Angeles Lakers	$1,000,000
1987/88	Los Angeles Lakers	$2,500,000
1988/89	Los Angeles Lakers	$3,142,860
1989/90	Los Angeles Lakers	$1,000,000
1990/91	Los Angeles Lakers	$2,400,000
1991/92	Los Angeles Lakers	$2,500,000
1992/93	Los Angeles Lakers	$2,500,000
1993/94	Los Angeles Lakers	$2,500,000
1994/95	Los Angeles Lakers	$1,000,000
1995/96	Los Angeles Lakers	$1,000,000
1996/97	Los Angeles Lakers	$1,000,000
1997/98	Los Angeles Lakers	$1,000,000
1998/99	Los Angeles Lakers	$1,000,000
1999/00	Los Angeles Lakers	$1,000,000
2000/01	Los Angeles Lakers	$1,000,000
2001/02	Los Angeles Lakers	$1,000,000
2002/03	Los Angeles Lakers	$1,000,000
2003/04	Los Angeles Lakers	$1,000,000
2004/05	Los Angeles Lakers	$1,000,000
2005/06	Los Angeles Lakers	$1,000,000
2006/07	Los Angeles Lakers	$1,000,000
2007/08	Los Angeles Lakers	$1,000,000
2008/09	Los Angeles Lakers	$1,000,000
Total Career Earnings:		$38,342,860

Magic Johnson signed his first NBA contract at 20 years old in 1979. The deal was for five years, worth $2.3 million. While that may not seem like much for the NBA, if we adjust for inflation, that contract would be worth $9.8 million today. Johnson’s first season with the Lakers earned him a base salary of $460,000.

In 1981, Johnson signed a new contract, a deal never seen before in the NBA. The deal was for $25 million over 25 years, starting in 1984 and ending in 2009. This meant that the Lakers would pay Magic Johnson a base salary of $1 million a year, even after he retired and until he turned 50.

Shaquille O’Neal called the contract the worst in NBA history, asking, “How was that even legal?”

Considering that NBA players can often score their most valuable contracts after already finishing their first and second, Johnson’s earning potential was likely cut short. Johnson said he was just happy to be getting paid a million dollars a year.

Although Magic Johnson retired in 1996, the Los Angeles Lakers still paid him his $1 million yearly until 2009. His total NBA earnings amounted to $39 million.

Magic Johnson Enterprises

Magic Johnson Enterprises, an investment company, was formed in 1987 by Magic himself. In its early days, the company owned a range of franchises, including 31 Burger King locations and 13 24-Hour Fitness locations. The company also invested in other chains such as TGI Fridays, Sodexo, and Starbucks.

In October 2010, Johnson sold his 4% stake in the Los Angeles Lakers for $27 million. Today, the company provides strategic partnerships, direct company investments, and marketing services. Companies also hire Johnson to speak at events, delivering an estimated 40 speeches per year.

Highlights

Here are some of the best highlights of Magic Johnson’s career:

NBA All-Rookie Team (1980)
5x NBA champion (1980, 1982, 1985, 1987, 1988)
3x NBA Finals MVP (1980, 1982, 1987)
12x NBA All-Star (1980, 1982–1992)
All-NBA Second Team (1982)
9x All-NBA First Team (1983–1991)
3x NBA Most Valuable Player (1987, 1989, 1990)
2x NBA All-Star Game MVP (1990, 1992)

NBA Players

Dorian Finney-Smith Net Worth

Power forward Dorian Finney-Smith has been playing for the Dallas Mavericks since 2016 and, in that time, has earned a remarkable fortune for his talent.

Published

4 weeks ago

Apr 4, 2026

Shawna

Net Worth:	$15 Million
Age:	32
Born:	May 4, 1993
Gender:	Male
Height:	2.01 m
Country of Origin:	United States of America
Source of Wealth:	Professional NBA Player
Last Updated:	Apr 30, 2026

Introduction

Dorian Finney-Smith is a professional NBA player for the Houston Rockets with an estimated net worth of $15 Million.

Power Forward Dorian Finney-Smith has over a decade of NBA experience. Thus far in his career, he’s played for four teams: the Dallas Mavericks, Brooklyn Nets, Los Angeles Lakers, and Houston Rockets.

Quick Facts

Projected to earn $12.7 million for the 2025/26 season
Lifetime earnings total $69.6 million
Signed a 4-year, $52.7 million contract with the Houston Rockets in 2025

NBA Salary

Year	Team	Salary
2016/17	Dallas Mavericks	$543,471
2017/18	Dallas Mavericks	$1,312,611
2018/19	Dallas Mavericks	$1,544,951
2019/20	Dallas Mavericks	$4,000,000
2020/21	Dallas Mavericks	$4,000,000
2021/22	Dallas Mavericks	$4,000,000
2022/23	Brooklyn Nets	$12,939,648
2023/24	Brooklyn Nets	$13,932,008
Total Career Earnings:		$42,272,689

Dallas Mavericks Contracts & Salary

In 2016, Dorian Finney-Smith signed a three-year, $3.4 million contract with the Dallas Mavericks. He earned $543,000 for his first season in the NBA. His salary would increase the following year, to $1.3 million in 2017 and $1.5 million in 2018.

In 2019, he signed another three-year contract with the Mavericks valued at $12 million. Finney-Smith’s current contract is a four-year deal initially signed with the Mavericks, worth $55.6 million.

Brooklyn Nets Earnings

Midway through the first season, he was traded to the Brooklyn Nets, but he was still guaranteed the entire $55.6 million. Finney-Smith earned $14 million in 2022 and $13.4 million in 2023. While the 2024/25 season was set to be his final year under the deal, Dorian was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in December 2024. He retained $5.7 million in salary from the Nets and earned $8.68 million for the remainder of the season at LA.

Houston Rockets Contract

In 2025, Dorian signed the second most valuable contract of his career: a four-year, $52.7 million free agent deal with the Houston Rockets. It didn’t include a signing bonus, but was guaranteed for roughly 50% of the contract’s value. He will earn $12.7 million this season, followed by $13.3 million per year for the next three years.

Thus far in his NBA career, Dorian Finney-Smith has earned $69.6 million in salary and bonuses. The majority of which was split between the Mavericks and the Nets. By the end of his current contract, Finney-Smith’s career earnings should surpass $109 million.

Additional Income Sources

As far as we’re aware, Dorian Finney-Smith has yet to sign any major endorsement deals, and his NBA earnings account for almost all of his total income. According to Kix Stats, the power forward has worn Nike shoes in 99.8% of his games, likely indicating an endorsement deal with the brand.

NBA Players

Vince Carter Net Worth

Published

2 months ago

Mar 15, 2026

Dan Western

Net Worth:	$110 Million
Age:	49
Born:	January 26, 1977
Gender:	Male
Height:	1.98 m (6 ft 6 in)
Country of Origin:	United States of America
Source of Wealth:	Professional NBA Player
Last Updated:	Apr 30, 2026

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Introduction

Vince Carter is an American former professional NBA player with an estimated net worth of $110 Million.

Quick Facts

Earned $171.9 million during his NBA career
Peak annual salary of $17.5 million in 2010
Most valuable contract: 5-year, $80 million deal with the New Jersey Nets
Secured endorsement deals with Gatorade, Nike, and Puma, among others
Assets include an 11,748-square-foot Atlanta mansion worth $8.3 million

NBA Salary

Year	Team	Salary
1998/99	Toronto Raptors	$1,760,000
1999/00	Toronto Raptors	$2,267,280
2000/01	Toronto Raptors	$2,425,000
2001/02	Toronto Raptors	$3,073,000
2002/03	Toronto Raptors	$10,625,000
2003/04	Toronto Raptors	$11,953,000
2004/05	New Jersey Nets	$13,281,000
2005/06	New Jersey Nets	$13,843,156
2006/07	New Jersey Nets	$15,101,626
2007/08	New Jersey Nets	$13,325,000
2008/09	New Jersey Nets	$14,724,125
2009/10	Orlando Magic	$16,123,250
2010/11	Phoenix Suns	$17,522,375
2011/12	Dallas Mavericks	$3,000,000
2012/13	Dallas Mavericks	$3,090,000
2013/14	Dallas Mavericks	$3,180,000
2014/15	Memphis Grizzlies	$3,911,981
2015/16	Memphis Grizzlies	$4,088,019
2016/17	Memphis Grizzlies	$4,264,057
2017/18	Sacramento Kings	$8,000,000
2018/19	Atlanta Hawks	$1,512,601
2019/20	Atlanta Hawks	$1,620,564
2020/21	Atlanta Hawks	$1,620,564
Total Career Earnings:		$170,311,598

In 1998, Vince Carter signed a fully guaranteed four-year rookie contract worth $9.5 million with the Toronto Raptors. Carter earned $1.76 million in his first NBA season, with his salary increasing gradually, reaching $3.1 million by the end of his contract.

In 2002, he signed a five-year rookie extension with the Raptors worth $62.9 million, again fully guaranteed. Carter played two more seasons with the Raptors, earning another $21.4 million before being traded to the New Jersey Nets. He played with the Nets for the remainder of the contract, earning the entire $62.9 million.

In 2007, he signed another five-year contract valued at $80 million, with $61.7 million guaranteed. Carter played two more seasons with the Nets, earning $28 million before being traded to the Orlando Magic. He earned $16.1 million with Orlando in 2009 and was traded to the Phoenix Suns in 2010, where he earned $17.5 million that season.

The Suns waived Carter in December 2011 following the NBA lockout, with the Suns only having to pay him $4 million out of the $18.3 million he was due. In the same month, he signed a three-year deal worth $9.27 million with the Dallas Mavericks. Carter earned $2.4 million with the Mavericks in 2011 and retained the $4 million he was owed by the Phoenix Suns.

In 2014, he signed a three-year contract worth $12.3 million with the Memphis Grizzlies, averaging $4.1 million per year. Carter earned the entire $12.3 million with the Grizzlies before signing a one-year deal in 2017 with the Sacramento Kings, taking home $8 million for the season. His last two seasons in the NBA were with the Atlanta Hawks in 2018 and 2019, during which time he earned $2.4 million a year.

During his NBA career, Vince Carter earned $171.9 million, split across eight teams.

Endorsement Deals

Vince Carter was heavily endorsed throughout his career, though his overall income from brand endorsements wasn’t widely reported in the media. What we do know is that his most lucrative partnership was, in all likelihood, with Nike. Carter signed with Puma early in his career but moved to Nike in 2000, signing a multi-year contract reportedly worth $30 million.

Interestingly, Vince reportedly signed with a multi-year contract with Puma in 1998, but was unhappy with the shoes. According to reports, he refused to wear them on the court and ultimately breached his contract. As a result, it’s widely believed that Carter owed Puma $13 million for backing out of the deal. Industry insiders believe that Nike actually helped Carter buy his way out of the deal, though this has never been confirmed.

In addition to shoe deals, Vince also partnered with a long list of brands, including:

Bell Canada
Cadbury
Dave & Buster’s
Fleer
Gatorade
Google Pixel
Huupe
KITH
Nerf
Wilson Sporting Goods

Real Estate

In August 2020, Vince Carter paid $6.687 million for an 11,748-square-foot, nine-bedroom mansion in Atlanta, Georgia. Carter still owns the property, which is now valued at $8.3 million. According to public records, he’s paying roughly $120,000 in property taxes each year.

NBA Players

Victor Oladipo Net Worth

Published

2 months ago

Mar 14, 2026

John Mulder

Net Worth:	$40 Million
Age:	33
Born:	May 4, 1992
Gender:	Male
Height:	1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Country of Origin:	United States of America
Source of Wealth:	Professional NBA Player
Last Updated:	Apr 29, 2026

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Introduction

Victor Oladipo is an American professional basketball player with an estimated net worth of $40 Million.

Quick Facts

Earned a total of $124.8 million during his NBA career
Highest annual salary of $21 million
Most lucrative contract: 4-year, $85 million deal with the Oklahoma Thunder
Sold his Miami Beach home for $9 million in 2023

NBA Salary

Year	Team	Salary
2012/13	Memphis Grizzlies	$4,763,760
2013/14	Orlando Magic	$4,763,760
2014/15	Orlando Magic	$4,978,200
2015/16	Orlando Magic	$5,192,520
2016/17	Oklahoma City Thunder	$6,552,961
2017/18	Indiana Pacers	$21,000,000
2018/19	Indiana Pacers	$21,000,000
2019/20	Indiana Pacers	$21,000,000
2020/21	Miami Heat	$21,000,000
2021/22	Miami Heat	$1,669,178
2022/23	Miami Heat	$8,750,000
2023/24	Memphis Grizzlies	$9,450,000
Total Career Earnings:		$130,120,379

In 2013, Victor Oladipo signed a four-year rookie contract worth $21.5 million with the Orlando Magic. It was initially guaranteed at $9.7 million and fully guaranteed overall, with Oladipo earning $4.8 million in his first season.

Oladipo earned $5 million in 2014 and $5.2 million in 2015 with Orlando before being traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder for the final year of his contract. He earned $6.6 million with Oklahoma.

In 2017, Oladipo signed a four-year, $85 million rookie extension with the Thunder; however, he was traded to the Indiana Pacers before the season began. Oladipo’s average annual salary increased from $5.4 million to $21.25 million. He played three and a half seasons with the Pacers, earning $65.3 million before being traded to the Houston Rockets.

The Rockets offered Oladipo a two-year, $45.2 million extension, which he turned down. He later moved to the Miami Heat, earning $18.8 million over two and a half seasons. For the season just gone, he earned $9.5 million, which was split between the Houston Rockets and the Memphis Grizzlies.

Thus far in his NBA career, Victor Oladipo has earned $124.8 million.

Investments

Victor Oladipo has leveraged his NBA wealth to make several investments, the most notable of which was his acquisition of a minority stake in the New Zealand Breakers of the Australian National Basketball League. In 2020, Oladipo and his former manager, Jay Henderson, joined a consortium to purchase the team, though the financials behind the acquisition haven’t been publicly disclosed.

That same year, the athlete invested in the AI tech startup Genies, which creates and licenses avatars. Once again, the financial details weren’t made public, but Oladipo was reportedly already a client of the company. He’s not the only one: Cardi B, Devin Booker, Jennifer Lopez, Justin Bieber, and Rihanna are also clients of Genies.

Former Manager Lawsuit

In 2023, Victor Oladipo filed a lawsuit against his former manager, Jay Henderson. Just a few years earlier, the pair reportedly had a great relationship, and as we mentioned above, made several investments together. However, in the suit, Oladipo claims that Henderson forged his signature on checks to purchase and renovate a condo in Florida and pay for additional expenses.

The lawsuit lists the following claims:

“James B. forged Plaintiff’s signature on checks from the Merrill accounts, totaling almost $900,000, and used them to pay his personal expenses.”
“Without Plaintiff’s knowledge or authorization, James B. improperly wired $329,267.16 from Plaintiff’s loan management account at Merrill Lynch to First American Title Insurance Company…”
“Forged Plaintiff’s signature on checks from Plaintiff’s cash management account at Merrill Lynch, in the amount of $25,803 each…”

Victor sought no less than $1,268,748 plus interest in the claim against Henderson, and an additional $355,070.16 against BPLLC. We were unable to find any updated information on the outcome of the lawsuit.

Voyager Lawsuit

In 2021, numerous celebrities, including Victor Oladipo, Rob Gronkowski, Landon Cassil, and Mark Cuban, were paid to promote Voyager Digital, a major cryptocurrency lender. Less than a year later, the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, freezing $1 billion in customers’ assets and reportedly owing more than $650 million on unpaid loans.

Several class action lawsuits were later filed against them, and Oladipo settled for $500,000. Gronk agreed to pay $1.9 million, and Cassill settled for just $25,000. In fact, Mark Cuban was the only individual who did not settle, and the case against him was later dismissed.

Real Estate

Miami Beach Home

In May 2021, Victor Oladipo paid $7.75 million for a 6,491-square-foot, seven-bedroom home in Miami Beach, Florida. In June 2023, he listed the property for sale with an asking price of $10 million. Three months later, it sold for $9 million, netting Oladipo a nice chunk of change. The sale also broke the record for the highest-priced sale on Hibiscus and Palm Island, which wasn’t waterfront property.

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