Uploaded January 2017 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Not only do professional athletes get idolized for playing great game, they also get paid the big bucks to do it. A pro NBA player rakes in a hefty salary each season as well as lucrative endorsement deals for things like appearing on a box of Wheaties or making an appearance at a corporate event. Savvy NBA players also branch out into entrepreneurship and entertainment– some opening restaurants or starring in multi-million dollar blockbuster films. At the end of the day, they are just great athletes but also great businessmen. Here’s a look at the TOP 5 Wealthiest NBA players of all time.This list include the following basketball players:
5. Kobe Bryant (Often called the Black Mamba).
4. LeBron James ("King James").
3. Shaquille O’Neal.
2. Magic Johnson.
1. Michael Jordan.
Not only do professional athletes get idolized for playing great game, they also get paid the big bucks to do it. A pro NBA player rakes in a hefty salary each season as well as lucrative endorsement deals for things like appearing on a box of Wheaties or making an appearance at a corporate event. Savvy NBA players also branch out into entrepreneurship and entertainment– some opening restaurants or starring in multi-million dollar blockbuster films. At the end of the day, they are just great athletes but also great businessmen. Here’s a look at the TOP 5 Wealthiest NBA players of all time.This list include the following basketball players:
5. Kobe Bryant (Often called the Black Mamba).
4. LeBron James ("King James").
3. Shaquille O’Neal.
2. Magic Johnson.
1. Michael Jordan.
