The 10 Richest NBA Players Of All Time


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CHICAGO, IL - MARCH 16: Michael Jordan #23 of the Chicago Bulls looks on during the game against the New Jersey Nets on March 16, 1998 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1998 NBAE (Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Gary Payton

With a net worth of $150 million, Gary Payton takes a respectable spot at the bottom of the list. He is the tenth most wealthy NBA player of all time.

Tim Duncan

Most people consider Tim Duncan to be the best power forward that ever set foot on the court, so it should come as no surprise that he makes this list. With a net worth of $150 million, he’s the 9th richest NBA player in history.

Grant Hill

You may remember Grant Hill from the 1996 Olympics, where he made quite a name for himself. He intelligently became involved with a number of businesses and endorsements to push his all-time net worth to a respectable $180 million.

Kevin Garnett

Even those who are completely unfamiliar with basketball know all about Kevin Garnett. A proud owner of an Olympic gold medal, this athlete is the seventh most wealthy NBA player in history with a net worth of just over $180 million.

Hakeem Olajuwon

NBA fans all over the world recognize Hakeem Olajuwon as one of the best centers to ever play the sport. Befitting of this reputation, Hakeem became the 6th richest player in the sport’s history with $200 million.

LeBron James

Everyone knows LeBron James, and this NBA superstar amazed the world with his undeniable skill. He won multiple Olympic medals over the years, and is the 5th richest NBA player in history with an impressive $250 million to his name.

Kobe Bryant

The name Kobe Bryant has become synonymous with the sport of basketball. This amazingly talented player was well-paid for his incredible career, amassing a fortune of $260 million. This makes him the 4th richest basketball American of all time.

Shaquille O’Neal

Even people living on Mars probably know who Shaquille O’Neal is. This basketball legend has appeared in all kinds of different advertisements, and this is probably why he became the 3rd richest NBA player of all time with a net worth of $350 million.

Magic Johnson

Magic Johnson is a man who needs no introduction, and even the most basic fan will tell you that he’s recognized as one of the best point guards ever. With a net worth of $500 million, he almost became the wealthiest basketball player of all time.

Michael Jordan

While the aforementioned basketball players may have racked up some impressive sums, they still have nothing on the king. Michael Jordan got involved with all kinds of endorsements to leave him with a net worth of $1 billion. Even better, these endorsements continue to help him earn $100 million per year!

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