1. Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan, a former NBA player, is a successful businessman who earns the majority of his income through endorsement deals with his main sponsor, Nike.
Considered by many as the greatest NBA player of all time, Michael Jordan's net worth of $2.1 billion makes him the wealthiest NBA player in history.
2. Junior Bridgeman
Junior Bridgeman, a retired NBA player from East Chicago, is now a successful entrepreneur who owns over 160 outlets, with a growing number of Chili's restaurants being the most notable. Inducted into the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame in 1999, Junior Bridgeman's estimated net worth is around $600 million, making him the second-richest NBA player in the world.
3. Magic Johnson
Magic Johnson, a retired NBA player from Michigan, turned entrepreneur after disclosing that he had contracted HIV. He currently has partnerships with Starbucks, Fridays, and 24 Hour Fitness. Magic Johnson's net worth is estimated to be around $600 million.
4. LeBron James
LeBron James, an American basketball player and entrepreneur from Akron, Ohio, is also known as "King James." He currently plays for the Los Angeles Lakers and was previously a star guard for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Throughout his career, LeBron James has accumulated a net worth of USD 450 million.
5. Shaquille O’Neal
Shaquille O’Neal, a retired NBA player from Newark, is widely recognized as one of the best centers in the league's history. He has also played professional basketball alongside Koby Bryant for many years.
6. Kobe Bryant
Hailing from Philadelphia, Kobe Bryant is a prominent American professional basketball player and one of the wealthiest in the league, with a net worth of $400 million, making him the 6th richest NBA player in the world. He joined the Los Angeles Lakers in 1996 and formed a formidable partnership with center Shaquille O'Neal.
7. David Robinson
David Robinson, also known as "The Admiral," is a former NBA player from Key West, Florida, who played for the San Antonio Spurs during his basketball career. Widely regarded as one of the best centers in NBA history, Robinson was the team's first-round pick in 1987.
8. Hakeem Olajuwon
Hakeem Olajuwon, a Nigerian-American former NBA player from Lagos, Nigeria, played as a center for the Houston Rockets from 1984 to 2002. Elected into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2008 and the FIBA Hall of Fame in 2016, his net worth is $200 million as of 2022.
9. Kevin Garnett
Kevin Garnett, a California-born NBA player, was selected fifth overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 1995 NBA Draft following his time at Farragut Career Academy.
10. Grant Hill
Grant Hill was a member of the Detroit Pistons in the National Basketball Association. He was chosen in 1994 and won both the NBA Rookie of the Year Award and the Sporting News Rookie of the Year Award in 1997.
