NBA players are some of the most successful athletes in the world. Basketball players earn a lot of money, even though they are third in revenue generation behind NFL and MLB. Some basketballers make a thousand-fold more than their team mates. See which NBA stars from the past and the present have the highest net worth. You will be shocked by the billions of dollars that a six-time champion has in his bank account!
1. LeBron James at $400 Million
King James is one of the most anticipated players in the NBA. In 2003, King James was recruited into the NBA after a successful high school basketball career. In 2016, the three-time champion, four-time MVP and soccer stars Ronaldo and Messi were the top earners in sports. James’ $1 billion lifelong contract with Nike is now worth $400.