Michael Jordan (Net worth- $ 1.9 B)

Michael Jordan with one of his five MVPsThe biography of Michael Jordan on the official NBA website states: “By acclamation, Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time.” He is not just a one of the best and most effectively marketed athletes but also a pioneer who was influential in spreading NBA across the world.

Magic Johnson (Net worth- $ 600 M)

Magic Johnson
Magic Johnson
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Magic Johnson has three NBA MVP awards and five championships to his name. Starting in 1979, he played his entire career for the Lakers and he also returned to the franchise as a coach after retirement. In 1996, he was honored as one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History.

Kobe Bryant (Net worth- $ 500 M)

Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bryant
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An 18-time All-Star, Kobe Bryant ranks third in the NBA’s ranking for high scores in a regular season and holds the record for the most seasons to ever be played with one franchise- Los Angeles Lakers. He played from 1996 to 2016, he won five NBA Championships with the Lakers.

LeBron James (Net worth- $ 480 M)

LeBron James
LeBron James
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LeBron James is currently among the most marketable athletes in the world, with his net worth still on the rise. With major brands like Nike, Beats, Coca Cola endorsed by him, his net worth is around $ 480 million and could cross Kobe Bryant in the near future. He currently has three NBA championships and four MVPs to his name, with still a few years of career to go.

Shaquille O’Neal (Net worth- $ 400 M)

Shaquille O'Neal (Shaq)
Shaquille O’Neal (shaq)
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Shaquille O’Neal or more commonly referred as Shaq has the seventh most number of points scored, fifth most number of baskets among many other records. he played for the Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics, Phoenix Suns, Cleveland Cavaliers, Orlando Magic, and Miami Heat over his 19 year career. He is one of only three players to have ever made NBA MVP.

Grant Hill (Net worth- $250 M)

Grant Hill
Grant Hill
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After graduating from Duke as a two-time NCAA All-American and a two-time NCAA champion, Grant Hill started his NBA career with Detroit Pistons in 1994 and ended with Los Angeles Clippers in 2013 after stints at Orlando Magic and Phoenix Suns. During his 19 years, his net worth has rose to $ 250 million.