Who are the richest NBA players in the world?
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Some of the best NBA players in the world are worth more than a half-billion dollars! We’ve decided to compile a list of the 20 richest NBA players in the world, along with their current net worth and a short bio.
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The Richest NBA Players in the World
Below are the richest NBA players of all time, as of 2022. We’ve used figures from Celebrity Net Worth, The Richest, and Forbes to create this compilation.
20. Yao Ming
Net Worth: $120 Million
Yao Ming is a Chinese professional NBA-player from Shanghai. As a teenager, he started to play for the Shanghai Sharks. Ming was drafted by the Houston Rockets of the NBA in 2002 and the same year he became the third Chinese national ever to play in the NBA.
In 2022, Yao Ming’s net worth is estimated to be $120 million, making him one of the richest NBA players of all time.
19. Dwyane Wade
Net Worth: $120 Million
Dwyane Wade is an American NBA-player from Chicago, Illinois. Wade was drafted fifth overall in the 2003 NBA draft by Miami. He later led Miami to their first NBA championship in franchise history and was named the NBA Finals MVP.
Dwyane Wade’s net worth is estimated to be roughly $120 million.
18. Carmelo Anthony
Net Worth: $120 Million
Carmelo Anthony is an American basketball player who is currently playing for the New York Knicks and of the National Basketball Association. Anthony was selected by Denver Nuggets as the third overall pick in the first round of the 2003 NBA draft.
As of March 2023, Carmelo Anthony’s net worth is $120 million, making him the 18th richest NBA player in the world.
17. Russell Westbrook
Net Worth: $125 Million
Russel Westbrook is an American professional NBA player from Long Beach. Westbrook is currently playing for the Oklahoma City Thunder as the team’s point guard. He was selected to the NBA draft All-Star game which he finished with 23.2 points per game.
As of March 2023, Russel Westbrook’s net worth is approximately $125 million.
16. Tim Duncan
Net Worth: $130 Million
Tim Duncan is a very successful NBA player from the Virgin Islands. Duncan is playing for the San Antonio Spurs of NBA. He is also known for the ‘Tim Duncan Foundation’ to raise general health awareness, fund education, and youth sports in different parts of the States.
Tim Duncan’s net worth is estimated to be roughly $130 million, as of 2022.
15. Gary Payton
Net Worth: $130 Million
Gary Payton, known as “The Glove”, is a retired professional NBA player that used to play for the Seattle SuperSonics. He has also played for teams such as Boston Celtics, Miami Heat, and Los Angeles Lakers.
As of March 2023, Gary Payton’s net worth is approximately $130 million, making him the 15th richest NBA player in the world.
14. Dwight Howard
Net Worth: $140 Million
Dwight Howard is the first NBA player to ever be voted Defensive Player of the Year three straight years in a row. Howard is one of the most popular players in the industry, because of his skills and technique.
Dwight Howard’s has built an incredible high net worth throughout his career estimated to be$140 million.
13. Dirk Nowitzki
Net Worth: $140 Million
Dirk Nowitzki is an NBA player from Germany who plays power forward for the Dallas Mavericks. He was voted NBA MVP in 2007, the first European player to receive the honor and has been an All-Star ten times.
As of March 2023, Dirk Nowitzki’s net worth is estimated to be $140 million, making him the 13th richest NBA players on the list.
12. James Harden
Net Worth: $145 Million
James Harden is an American NBA-player from Los Angeles. He is named the Sixth Man of the Year by the NBA. He is currently playing for the Houston Rockets of the NBA. Harden was signed by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2009 NBA Draft.
As of March 2023, James Harden’s net worth is $145 million.
11. Kevin Durant
Net Worth: $170 Million
Kevin Durant is currently playing for the Golden State Warriors of the NBA. Durant was selected as the 2nd pick on the first round of the 2007 NBA Draft. Durant was also a part of the US Men’s National Basketball team who won the gold medal in 2012.
As of March 2023, Kevin Durant’s net worth is approximately $170 million, making him the 11th richest NBA player in the world.
“It’s not whether you get knocked down, it’s whether you get up.” – Kevin Durant
10. Grant Hill
Grant Hill Net Worth: $180 Million
Grant Hill is a former NBA player who used to play for the Detroit Pistons. He was drafted in 1994 and he later received the NBA Rookie of the Year and was named as Sporting New’s Rookie of the Year Award in 1997.
Grant Hill’s net worth is estimated to be roughly $180 million as of 2022.
9. Kevin Garnett
Net Worth: $190 Million
Kevin Garnett is an American NBA-player from Greenville, South California. After attending the Farragut Career Academy, he became the 5th overall pick of the Minnesota Timberwolves on the 1995 1995 NBA Draft.
As of Kevin Garnett’s net worth is estimated to be $190 million.
8. Hakeem Olajuwon
Net Worth: $200 Million
Hakeem Olajuwon is a Nigerian-American former NBA-player from Lagos, Nigeria. From 1984-2002 he played center for the Houston Rockets. In 2008 Olajuwon was inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame and in 2016 FIBA Hall of Fame.
As of March 2023, Hakeem Olajuwon’s net worth is $200 million, making him the 8th richest NBA-player on the list.
7. David Robinson
Net Worth: $200 Million
David Robinson “The Admiral” is a retired NBA-player from Key West, Florida. He spent his basketball career playing for the San Antonio Spurs. Robinson was picked by the team in the first round in 1987 and is considered to be the best centers in NBA history.
David Robinson’s net worth is roughly $200 million, making him the 7th richest NBA-player in the world.
6. Kobe Bryant
Net Worth: $350 Million
Kobe Bryant is an American professional NBA-player from Philadelphia. He is one of NBA’s highest-paid basketball players. He joined the Lakers in 1996 and became part of a celebrated one-two punch with center Shaquille O’Neal.
Kobe Bryant’s net worth is approximately $350 million, making him the 6th richest NBA-players in the world.
“I’ll do whatever it takes to win games, whether it’s sitting on a bench waving a towel, handing a cup of water to a teammate, or hitting the game-winning shot.” – Kobe Bryant
5. Shaquille O’Neal
Net Worth: $400 Million
Shaquille O’Neal is a retired American basketball player from Newark. O’Neal became one of the best centers in pro basketballers history. O’Neal has through many years played pro-ball with Koby Bryant as well.
As of March 2023, Shaquille O’Neal’s net worth is estimated to be roughly $400 million.
“Me shooting 40% at the foul line is just God’s way to say nobody’s perfect.” – Shaquille O’Neal
4. LeBron James
Net Worth: $440 Million
LeBron James is a professional NBA-player and entrepreneur from Akron, Ohio. James is mostly nicknamed “King James” and he currently plays for the Los Angeles of the NBA. LeBron was the star guard for the as NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers until he left for LA as a free agent in 2019.
LeBron James has built a high net worth throughout his career estimated to be $440 million.
“I don’t know how tall I am or how much I weigh. Because I don’t want anybody to know my identity. I’m like a superhero. Call me Basketball Man.” – LeBron James
3. Magic Johnson
Net Worth: $600 Million
Magic Johnson is a retired American professional NBA-player from Michigan. After Johnson announced that he had contracted HIV he became an entrepreneur. Johnson currently has partnerships with Starbucks, Fridays and 24 Hour Fitness.
Magic Johnson’s net worth is estimated to be $600 million.
2. Junior Bridgeman
Net Worth: $600 Million
Junior Bridgeman is a retired NBA-player from East Chicago. Currently, he now owns more than 160 outlets aside from the growing number of Chili’s restaurant with 118 branches and counting. In 1999 Bridgeman was elected to the Wisconsin Athletic ‘Hall of Fame’.
Junior Bridgeman’s net worth is roughly $600 million, making him the 2nd richest NBA-player in the world.
1. Michael Jordan
Net Worth: $1.5 Billion
Michael Jordan is a former professional NBA-player and is currently working as a businessman. Most of his fortune now derives from endorsement deals with his biggest sponsor, ‘Nike’. Michael Jordan arguably the greatest NBA-player of all time.
Michael Jordan’s net worth is estimated to be roughly $1.5 Billion dollars, making him the richest NBA-player in the world.
“I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can’t accept not trying.” – Michael Jordan
Summary
Here’s a quick recap of the 20 richest NBA players in the world:
- Michael Jordan
- Junior Bridgeman
- Magic Johnson
- LeBron James
- Shaquille O’Neal
- Kobe Bryant
- David Robinson
- Hakeem Olajuwon
- Kevin Garnett
- Grant Hill
- Kevin Durant
- James Harden
- Dirk Nowitzki
- Dwight Howard
- Gary Payton
- Tim Duncan
- Russell Westbrook
- Carmelo Anthony
- Dwayne Wade
- Yao Ming
Stephen curry
I also expected to see Stephen Curry!
I expected to see Vinnie Johnson in this list. He has quietly amassed a significant fortune after his Detroit Piston career.
Wow I didn’t know that melo is back with the Knicks or westbrook with the thunder. Also amazing that grant hill can win the rookie of the year twice and 3 years apart.
How about steph curry?
I don’t think Junior Bridgeman expected to be in top 20 because his performance as a player was well below top 20.
I’m amazed that these guys are that rich! I thought there was oppression in the USA!