Richest NBA Player Currently: As the 2020-21 season is all set to reach its business end, take a look at the Top 10 Richest NBA players in 2021.
The NBA is often regarded as the most elite sporting league in the world, where the best basketball players from all the globe compete against one another. Stating the same, its athletes earn substantially well because of their talent. In Forbes most recent list of highest-paid athletes of 2020, NBA players fetched most of the ranks and more noticeably 6 of these NBA players were in Top 20.
Having said that, in this list we are going to discuss the top 10 richest NBA players in 2021.
Richest NBA Player Currently
- Luol Deng
Net Worth- $200 Million
Many would be surprised to see former NBA player, Luol Deng’s name in this elite list. Having played in the NBA from 2004 to 2019, Deng earned $150 Million in his illustrious 15 years NBA career. In 2016, Luol Deng signed a $72 Million deal with Los Angeles Lakers which still fetches him significant amount of money till date.
- Hakeem Olajuwon
Net Worth- $200 Million
One of Houston Rocket’s best ever player, Hakeem Olajuwon led his Rockets side to 2 NBA Championship, clinching 2 NBA Finals MVP Awards as well in that process. He earned $97 Million during his playing days. Outside of basketball, he launched his DR34M Clothing line and invested heavily in real estate as well.
- David Robinson
Net Worth- $200 Million
In his playing days, the NBA Hall of Famer earned $110 Million. David Robinson won 2 NBA Championships with San Antonio Spurs and was also the regular season MVP. He has also made a significant impact in the business world with his Admiral Capital Group and several investments which have made benefits for the San Antonio Community.
- Grant Hill
Net Worth- $250 Million
In his 19 years in the NBA, Grant Hill was destined to prolong ever further with his skill set before injuries cut his dream short. He earned $140 Million while playing in the NBA. Additionally, Hill has been a successful entrepreneurial figure with his real estate company Hill Ventures. He along with investor Tony Ressler bought Atlanta Hawks for $850 in 2015, according to Forbes.
- Vinnie Johnson
Net Worth- $400 Million
he was termed as the ‘Bad Boy’ playing for Detroit Pistons and having to won two titles with the team. His importance and value at the franchise could be understood as the Pitons retired his jersey #15. However, Johnson ranks up in the list only because of his investments and his automotive supplier Pistons Group, which he found in 1996.
- Shaquille O’Neal
Net Worth- $400 Million
Shaquille O’Neal has been won of the best centers to ever enrich with his presence in NBA. His achievements need no introduction, which can be learnt from the fact that Shaq earned a lot through his NBA contract as he ranks fifth with career earnings with over $286 Million.
Using his investment acumen, Shaq developed himself as a quality businessman and invested heavily in food and real estate businesses.
- LeBron James
Net Worth- $500 Million
If one man doesn’t need an introduction to any basketball fanatic in the world, it would probably be LeBron James. Throughout his 18th year in the league, LeBron has earned the most through his salary. He is paid more than $386 Million via his NBA contract and has a total career earning close to $1 Billion.
- Magic Johnson
New Worth- $600 Million
Magic Johnson made over $39 Million during his days of revolutionizing the league. He has met the same fate off court as well with his investment firm, Magic Johnson Enterprises which mainly supports small businesses. Additionally, Magic is part of the ownership group of the reigning champions of the Baseball World Series, LA Dodgers.
- Junior Bridgeman
Net Worth- $600 Million
In his 12 years in the NBA, Junior Bridgeman averaged just over 13 points per game. His highest earning during a single season was $350,000. However, after retirement Bridgeman entered the restaurant business which made his blossom.
However, his majority of earning comes from investment and Wendy’s franchise. He owns a Coca-Cola bottling company.
- Michael Jordan
Net Worth- $1.6 Billion
Arguable the G.O.A.T of basketball, Michael Jordan leads the chart in the elite list just like the way he did on the court. Jordan has generated a revenue of 3.6 Billion for Nike since his playing days and the brand pays him $130 Million per year. Jordan remains the richest athlete in the world and ranks #1926 in the list of world’s billionaires according to Forbes.