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The Top 10 Richest NBA Players in the World (2024)

These are the top 10 richest NBA players in the world.

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September 16, 2024

There are many rich NBA players in the world but this article is meant to bring to your notice the top 10 richest NBA players in the world.

On the list of these top 10 richest NBA players in the world are talented basketball players with multiple endorsements and stellar careers.

These NBA players didn’t just become rich overnight but with time, they became one and they are working earnestly to maintain it.

Judging from the estimated net worth of celebrities, the table below shows the top 10 richest NBA players in the world with their estimated net worth.

Rank	Name	Net worth	Age	Country
1	Michael Jordan	$3.2 billion	61	American
2	LeBron James	$1.2 billion	39	American
3	Magic Johnson	$1.2 billion	65	American
4	Junior Bridgeman	$600 million	70	American
5	Shaquille O’Neal	$500 million	52	American
6	Vincent Johnson	$500 million	68	American
7	Russell Westbrook	$375 million	35	American
8	Hakeem Olajuwon	$300 million	61	Nigerian-American
9	Kevin Garnett	$300 million	48	American
10	Grant Hill	$250 million	51	American

1. Michael Jordan

Michael Jeffrey Jordan is the richest NBA player in the world with an estimated net worth of $3.2 billion.

He is an American former basketball player and now a businessman, born in the United States in the year 1963.

The American NBA player won six NBA titles with the Chicago Bulls during the course of his fifteen-year NBA career.

2. LeBron James

LeBron Raymone James Sr. nicknamed “King James” is one of the richest NBA players in the world with an estimated net worth of $1.2 billion.

He was born on 30th December 1984 in the United States. James is a professional player of basketball who has won many NBA, MVPs, and two Olympic gold medals.

James’ endorsement deals also contributes $50-$60 million per year to his net worth.

3. Magic Johnson

Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. is the third richest NBA player in the world with a net worth of $1.2 billion born in the United States on 13 august 1959. He started playing basketball in the year 1979 and retired in 1996.

He is married to Cookie Johnson and he is the father of EJ Johnson, Andre, and Elisa Johnson.

He is the former president of basketball operations of the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association

Johnson has also won several awards including the NBA Finals Valuable Player Award of 1987, 1982, and 1980, the NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant MVP award of 1990 and 1992.

4. Junior Bridgeman

Ulysses Lee “Junior” Bridgeman is one of the richest NBA players in the world with an estimated net worth of $600 million. He is currently the owner of Ebony and Jet magazine.

Born in Indiana, United States on 17 September 1953. He played with the Milwaukee Bucks in the National Basketball League from 1975-1987.

5. Shaquille O’Neal

Shaquille Rashaun O’Neal also known as “Shaq”, is an American former professional basketball player with an estimated net worth of $500 million. He is regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time.

Aside from basketball, he is an electronic producer, has participated in multiple films, and has hosted his own reality shows. He is also the general manager of Kings Guard Gaming of the NBA 2K League.

6. Vincent Johnson

Vincent Johnson is an American former professional basketball player. Vinnie played for the Seattle SuperSonics, Detroit Pistons, and San Antonio Spurs during his NBA career.

With the Pistons, he won the NBA championships in 1989 and 1990. His current net worth is $500 million. He transitioned to entrepreneurship after retiring from the NBA.

7. Russell Westbrook

With a net worth of $375 million, Russell Westbrook III is one of the richest basketball players in 2024. Westbrook plays point guard for the Los Angeles Lakers.

He is a two-time scoring champion and, in 2017, was named league MVP. He is among the highest-paid athletes in the world, both in terms of salary and endorsements.

8. Hakeem Olajuwon

Hakeem Abdul Olajuwon is a Nigerian-American former NBA player and one of the top 10 richest NBA players in the world. He has an estimated net worth of $300 million.

He played the center position in the National Basketball Association for the Houston Rockets and eventually the Toronto Raptors from 1984 to 2002. Olajuwon was the first non-America to be an NBA ALL-Star and start in an NBA ALL-Star Game.

9. Kevin Garnett

Kevin Maurice Garnett popularly is an American former basketball player who played for 21 seasons in the National Basketball Association

With an estimated net worth of $300 million, he is one of the richest players in the world.

Garnett is regarded as one of the best power forwards of all time with a reputation for his intensity defensive prowess and adaptability.

He is one of the five NBA players to have earned both the NBA MVP and the NBA Defensive Player of the year Award as of 2020.

10. Grant Hill

Grant Henry Hill popularly called grant hill born in Texas, the United States on 5 October 1972. Hill is the co-owner of the Atlanta Hawks of the National Basketball Association with a net worth of $250 million.

Hill is considered one of the greatest players and one of the top 10 richest NBA players in the world.

He was the ACC Player of the Year in 1994, as well as a two-time NCAA All-American and NCAA champion. Hill was regarded as one of Duke’s greatest players and one of the greatest college basketball players of all time.

Below is a brief summary of the richest NBA players in the world:

Michael Jeffrey Jordan
LeBron Raymone James Sr.
Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr.
Ulysses Lee “Junior” Bridgeman
Shaquille Rashaun O’Neal
Vincent Johnson
Russell Westbrook
Hakeem Abdul Olajuwon
Kevin Maurice Garnett
Grant Hill

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