Top 10 Richest NBA Players in the world: As of 2025
Michael Jordan is the Richest NBA Player in the World. Now check the List of Top ten Richest NBA Players 2025.
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is one of America’s most popular sports organizations, attracting millions of fans annually. Watched by millions worldwide, the sport has also turned many players into millionaires and billionaires. Some of the wealthiest NBA players in the world have retired and are currently enjoying their well-earned fortunes, while a few are still playing.
Who holds the title of the wealthiest NBA player in the world?
He is the one who is known as synonymous with basketball itself. According to Forbes, he is none other than Michael Jordan, who is a retired American basketball player with a $3.5 billion net worth. As per Forbes, across his 15 NBA seasons, he earned around $94 million in salary alone, as well as being the six-time champion of NBA along with winning the finals MVP every single time, which has contributed to building such a massive net worth. Moreover, he has endorsement deals, especially with Nike, Hanes, and Gatorade, which have multiplied his wealth multifold to $2.5 billion. He is earning $60 million from Nike sneakers per year alone. Jordan sold his majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets in 2023 in a deal valued at around $3 billion.
Have a look at the list of the top 10 richest NBA players in the world as of 2025
| Ranking | Name | Net Worth |
| 1 | Michael Jordan | $3.5 billion |
| 2 | LeBron James | $1.2 billion |
| 3 | Magic Johnson | $1.2 billion |
| 4 | Junior Bridgeman | $600 million |
| 5 | Shaquille O’Neal | $500 million |
| 6 | Vinnie Johnson | $500 million |
| 7 | Russell Westbrook | $375 million |
| 8 | Hakeem Olajuwon | $300 million |
| 9 | Kevin Durant | $300 million |
| 10 | Grant Hill | $250 million |
Let’s take a deep dive into the list of the top 10 richest NBA players in the world
10. Grant Hill – Net Worth $250 million
Full Name: Grant Henry Hill
DOB: October 5, 1972
Born: Dallas, Texas, US
League: NBA
Net Worth: $250 million
Source of Wealth: Salaries
Height: 203 cm
Number: 33
Position: Small Forward/ Shooting Guard
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9. Kevin Durant – Net Worth $300 million
Full Name: Kevin Wayne Durant
DOB: September 29, 1988
Born: Washington, D.C., US
League: NBA
Net Worth: $300 million
Source of Wealth: NBA Salary, Endorsement, and Business Investments
Height: 211 cm
Number: 35
Position: Power forward/ Small Forward
8. Hakeem Olajuwon – Net Worth $300 million
Full Name: Hakeem Abdul Olajuwon
DOB: January 21, 1963
Born: Lagos, Nigeria
League: NBA
Net Worth: $300 million
Source of Wealth: NBA (retired), Real estate, and Investments.
Height: 213 cm
Number: 34
Position: Centre
7. Russell Westbrook – Net Worth $375 million
Full Name: Russell Westbrook III
DOB: November 12, 1988
Born: Long Beach, California, US
League: NBA
Net Worth: $375 million
Source of Wealth: Salary & Endorsement
Height: 193 cm
Number: 4
Position: Point Guard
6. Vinnie Johnson – Net Worth $500 million
Full Name: Vincent Johnson
DOB: September 1, 1956
Born: Brooklyn, New York, USA
League: NBA
Net Worth: $500 million
Source of Wealth: NBA & Automotive Industry
Height: 188 cm
Numbers: 5 & 25
Position: Shooting Guard & Point Guard
5. Shaquille O’Neal – Net Worth $500 million
Full Name: Shaquille Rashaun O’Neal
DOB: March 6, 1972
Born: Newark, New Jersey, US
League: NBA
Net Worth: $500 million
Source of Wealth: NBA & Endorsement
Height: 216 cm
Numbers: 32, 33, 34 & 36
Position: Centre
4. Junior Bridgeman – Net Worth $600 million
Full Name: Ulysses Lee “Junior” Bridgeman Jr.
DOB: September 17, 1953
Born: East Chicago, Indiana, USA
League: NBA
Net Worth: $600 million
Source of Wealth: NBA and business ventures
Height: 196 cm
Number: 2
Position: Small Forward & Shooting Guard
3. Magic Johnson – Net Worth $1.2 billion
Full Name: Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr.
DOB: August 14, 1959
Born: Lansing, Michigan, US
League: NBA
Net Worth: $1.2 billion
Source of Wealth: NBA, Sports Franchise, Investment
Height: 206 cm
Number: 32
Position: Point Guard
2. LeBron James – Net Worth $1.2 billion
Full Name: LeBron Raymone James Sr.
DOB: December 30, 1984
Born: Akron, Ohio, US
League: NBA
Net Worth: $1.2 billion
Source of Wealth: Business ventures and endorsement
Height: 206 cm
Number: 23
Position: Small Forward/Power Forward
1. Michael Jordan – Net Worth $3.5 billion
Full Name: Michael Jeffrey Jordan
DOB: February 17, 1963
Born: Brooklyn, New York, US
League: NBA
Net Worth: $3.5 billion
Source of Wealth: Charlotte Hornets, endorsements, NBA
Height: 198 cm
Numbers: 23, 12, & 45
Position: Shooting Guard/Small Forward
FAQ
Who is the wealthiest NBA player in the world?
Michael Jordan is the wealthiest player in the world, with a net worth of $3.5 billion.
How much does Michael Jordan earn from his Nike partnership alone?
According to Forbes, $1.3 billion.
What is Michael Jordan’s height?
198 cm.
How much did Michael Jordan earn from the NBA alone?
According to Forbes, across his 15 NBA seasons, he earned around $94 million in salary alone.
