There is a popular saying that goes, “Behind every man is a great woman.” Say what you will, but this rings true for our favorite NBA players as well. They have girlfriends and wives who have supported them through all the victories and defeats. Some of them have been an item before they joined the league and happily stayed together well into their retirement. It is not easy for these ladies either. They have to deal with the busy training schedules, countless games, and media attention. Aside from that, it sure feels like the following basketball players already have it made! They get to drive the fastest cars, live in the most luxurious homes, and buy anything that money can buy. We do not blame you if you get envious of the following men. After all, who would not want to have the lifestyles that they have?
Chris Webber
Now retired from professional basketball, Chris Webber now works as a TV analyst. He is popular among fans of the sport, although he is no longer as popular as he once was. There was a time when he was a lady’s man, but he ultimately left that lifestyle behind after meeting Erica Dates in 2007. They tied the knot two years later. With a net worth of $143, Webber is among the wealthiest people on this list! On top of that, he has always been a generous guy with his money. He founded a charity foundation called TimeOut in 1993. It aims to give recreational opportunities to young people. How admirable is that? Props to him!
Chris Webber
Jerry Stackhouse
The next person on our list is Jerry Stackhouse, who spent 18 seasons in the NBA before he left to launch a career as a coach. Right now, he serves as the head coach of the Vanderbilt Commodores in the NCAA. He has worked as a game analyst on the side as well. These things have all helped him make a fortune of $60 million. He has been married to Ramirra Marks since 2010, and they have three kids between them.
Jerry Stackhouse
Gary Payton
In 2005, Gary Payton bagged his only NBA title as a player for the Miami Heat. Reports say that he has a net worth of $130 million. He spent more than a decade with the Seattle SuperSonics before that. This was when he earned most of his fortune. In 1997, he got married to his childhood sweetheart Monique James. They have three kids together: Julian, Raquel, and Gary Jr. Sadly, they called it quits in 2012.
Gary Payton
Hakeem Olajuwon
Isn’t it impressive that Hakeem Olajuwon started playing basketball when he was 15 years old? For this reason, we are not surprised to hear that the Nigerian-American sportsman became a sports icon when he was in college. At the moment, he is worth $200 million. This makes him one of the richest basketball players out there. In 1996, he got married to Dalia Asafi. While it was arranged by their families, things worked out for them in the end. They have three kids together. They are called Aisha, Rahmah, and Abi.
Hakeem Olajuwon
Ben Simmons
This Australian basketball player has been playing for the Philadelphia 76ers since 2016. From the look of things, his personal life has not been faring as well as his career. There was a time when he was in a relationship with fellow baller Dylan Gonzales, although they eventually split up in 2017. After that, he went out with model and reality TV star Kendall Jenner. Sadly, it was not meant to be either. At the moment, rumors claim that he is dating Maya Jama.
Ben Simmons
Tristan Thompson
From 2011 to 2020, Tristan Thompson played for the Cleveland Cavaliers. He even has an NBA title with them during the 2015-2016 season! The Canadian basketball player has a child called Prince with a former girlfriend known as Jordan Craig. Aside from that, he and Khloe Kardashian have a daughter called True together. Their relationship has seen a lot of ups and downs through the years, but they are currently going out once more. It is said that he has a net worth of $45 million, which is not bad at all!
Tristan Thompson
Shaquille O’Neal
You probably expected to find this name on the list. After all, few basketball players have attained the same level of success and fame that Shaquille O’Neal has. There is more to him than his height of 7 feet and an inch as well! Even though he has since retired from the NBA, he hosts Inside the NBA and has a net worth of $400 million. From 2002 to 2011, he was the husband of Shaunie O’Neal. For a time, he was engaged to Laticia Rolles. They have broken up since then, however. Right now, he is dating a gorgeous actress by the name of Annie Ilonzeh. We wish them nothing but the best.
Shaquille O’Neal
Kevin Garnett
By the time Kevin Garnett quit the NBA, he had already played for the Boston Celtics and the Minnesota Timberwolves. He spent a total of 21 seasons in the league. You can probably see how he managed to make a fortune of $190 million. If you ask us, we are fascinated by the way he picked love overwork. He opted out of the Athens Olympic Games in order to marry Brandi Padilla in California in 2016. The two of them have a pair of daughters together. They make such a beautiful family!
Kevin Garnett
Kevin Durant
Fair enough, there was a time when Kevin Durant was quite the playboy. The Brooklyn Nets player changed his ways when he got together with Jasmine Shine in 2014. She has always been pretty private, so we do not know much about her. In any case, they have since gone their own ways. Not that long ago, KD was linked to Jaden Owens and Cassandra Anderson. We hope that he finds the one soon.
Kevin Durant
Chris Paul
Now 36 years old, Chris Paul has been enjoying a great career in the NBA. It is believed that he currently has a net worth of $75 million. In 2011, he married his college girlfriend Jada Crawley. We are happy to report that the two of them are still going strong! The baller even said that their marriage is going to last longer than his career in sports. They have a pair of kids together: Camryn Alexis and Christopher.
Chris Paul
Russell Westbrook
Here is another union that started all the way back in college. Russell Westbrook and Nina Earl met while students and made it official in 2015. Two years after that, they welcomed the birth of a little boy. Around the same time, he signed a five-year deal worth $250 million with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Even though he has a net worth of $41.5 million right now, this will definitely go up in the future.
Russell Westbrook
Amar’e Stoudemire
Fine, we can’t deny that Amar’e Stoudemire and Alexis Welch have gone through a lot of ups and downs. What matters to us is that they are still together through it all. He asked her to marry him at the Eiffel Tower, which sounds like an absolute dream. They also got married on December 12, 2012, or 12-12-12. How ironic is that? If a love child and an affair did not rip them apart, we don’t know what could.
Amar’e Stoudemire
Blake Griffin
There was a time when Blake Griffin was in a long-term relationship with Brynn Cameron. She happens to be the sister of Jordan Cameron of the NFL. The couple welcomed two kids together, but they have since split up. He saw Kendal Jenner for a while, although they have gone their own ways as well. The basketball player went out with Tinashe for a while, but he is now going out with Francesca Aiello.
Blake Griffin
Kevin Love
You might be surprised to hear that Kevin Love tried his hand at acting before he started playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Even though he has already made a name for himself in sports, his love life has been less fruitful. In 2014, he was going out with Cody Horn. She is an actress who starred in Magic Mike opposite Channing Tatum. It must have helped that she is the child of a Disney exec by the name of Alan Horn. It did not work out, however. Right now, he is going out with Kate Bock.
Kevin Love
Jermaine O’Neal
NBA center-power forward Jermaine O’Neal is married to Mesha O’Neal. They have two kids, who are called Asija and Jermaine, Jr. Sports aside, he has a recording studio known as Bogota Entertainment. At the time of writing, he has a net worth of $70 million. On the other hand, you might have seen her in Basketball Wives. The two of them are devout Christians who live their lives by their faith.
Jermaine O’Neal
Paul Pierce
Julie and Paul Pierce first met in 2006. After going out for four years, they made things official by tying the knot. They have three children together: Adrian, Prince, and Prianna. It is not at all a secret that he is a great NBA player. In the past, he played for the Los Angeles Clippers, Washington Wizards, Brooklyn Nets, and Boston Celtics. He has scored a lot of gigs with brands, which is why he is worth $70 million.
Paul Pierce
Kawhi Leonard
It is not a stretch to say that the Leonard bloodline has athleticism built in it. Kawhi Leonard is a great example of this, but his cousin is also in the NFL. Anyway, the basketball player has proven his worth on the court and has $35.6 million to his name to prove it. He is in a relationship with Kishele Shipley, who hails from San Diego. The couple welcomed a baby girl into their little family in 2016.
Kawhi Leonard
Kyrie Irving
We can see why so many people are fascinated by this Brooklyn Nets player. The sports star helped the Cleveland Cavaliers bring home the NBA title alongside LeBron James in 2016. Kyrie Irving started going out with Kehlani Parrish when she was 21 years old in 2016. She is a singer and dancer who has taken the music industry by storm. They have since broken up. He is now engaged to Marlene Wilkerson.
Kyrie Irving
Junior Bridgeman
This former basketball player played for the Los Angeles Lakers and the Milwaukee Bucks during his time on the NBA court. Junior Bridgeman appeared in 12 seasons back in the ‘70s and ‘80s. In the late ‘80s, he quit pro basketball to focus on his businesses. He now owns a Wendy’s branch, which must have helped him make his fortune of $600 million. He and Doris Griffith have been married for over forty years now.
Junior Bridgeman
Lonzo Ball
There is no doubt that Lonzo Ball is the child of his parents. He was born to Tina and LaVar, who were basketball stars in their college days. The other kids in the family, LaMelo and LiAngelo, also play ball. It must run in the family. Did you know that Lonzo happens to be a rapper as well? He currently has two singles to his name. We are glad to hear that he is now back in a relationship with Denise Garcia
Lonzo Ball
Pat Riley
A lot of people now know Pat Riley best as a coach. However, you might be familiar with him for his amazing performance during his time as a player with the Dallas Cowboys and the San Diego Rockets. Yes, he used to play both pro football and basketball back in the ’60s and ‘70s! How amazing is that? He now works as the President and General Manager of the Miami Heat. He is married to Chris Rodstrom.
Pat Riley
Michael Jordan
We have seen a lot of rich NBA players on the list by now. However, Michael Jordan clearly takes the cake with his net worth of a cool $1.4 billion. He has earned this much due to endorsements, on top of his successful basketball career. We all know that the iconic Jordan brand would not be here if it were not for him. He and Juanita Vanoy used to be married from 1989 to 2006. At the moment, he is married to a model by the name of Yvette Prieto. Together, they have a pair of twin girls.
Michael Jordan
Isaiah Thomas
To basketball fans, Isaiah Thomas was at his most iconic when he was the point guard of the Cleveland Cavaliers. He did not go out with any celebrities as far as we know. After all, he had been one of the lucky ones to find the love of his life early on. He said that their wedding day is the best day of his life.
Isaiah Thomas
Stephon Marbury
In 2002, Stephon Marbury and LaTasha tied the knot. They have welcomed three kids together. It is clear that he has worked hard in the past. After all, this is the reason he has a net worth of $45 million to his name. At the moment, he serves as the head coach of the Beijing Royal fighters in the Chinese Basketball Association. In the NBA, he played for the Milwaukee Bucks. He has shown us that he is a generous guy by donating a million bucks to Hurricane Katrina victims. What an amazing gesture!
Stephon Marbury
Mike Bibby
For fourteen seasons, Mike Bibby gave his all to the NBA. In the end, he decided that it was time to quit so that he could be a coach. He has four kids and a net worth of approximately $60 million. He is married to Darcy Watkins, who is his childhood sweetheart. Isn’t it sweet that he has her name tattooed on his wrist? This is enough proof of his devotion to her! You should not be surprised if you can’t find much information about his personal life as he actually prefers it this way. Good for him.
Mike Bibby
DeMar DeRozan
We are sure that a lot of people will agree with us when we call DeMar DeRozan a great sportsman. He was even picked for the NBA All-Stars team two times within four years. He is currently playing for the San Antonio Spurs. He is married to the love of his life, Kiara Morrison. They are happily married and have welcomed a pair of daughters together.
DeMar DeRozan
Carmelo Anthony
There are not many people in the NBA with a no-trade clause. Dirk Nowitzki and LeBron James are one of the chosen few, but Carmelo Anthony is among their ranks as well. He is currently worth $80 million, but this will likely go up in the near future. Can you believe that he has been an All-Star pick ten times and then an All-NBA pick six times over the course of his career? Whoa. In 2010, he tied the knot with La La Anthony. She is best known as the host of Total Request Live on MTV. The couple has a son between them, although he also has another kid from a previous relationship.
Carmelo Anthony
Vlade Divac
We are sure that you get used to stares when you stand at a height of 7 feet and an inch. This is something that Vlade Divac has to live with, after all. During his time as a player in the NBA, he set quite a lot of records. For one thing, he became the first NBA player to play a thousand games in the league even though he was born outside the United States. It was said that he brought home $93 million during the course of his career. At the moment, he has a net worth of $45 million. He is married to Snezana.
Vlade Divac
Tracy McGrady
Born Tracy McGrady, a lot of his fans simply call him T-Mac. He has seen plenty of success in the NBA, although he has decided to pursue his dream of becoming a pro baseball player. He currently has $80 million to his name. He is married to Clerenda Harris, who is involved with a women’s initiative called Project P.U.S.H. They first met in 2006. At the moment, they have been blessed with three lovely kids.
Tracy McGrady
Magic Johnson
With his athletic prowess, it is only natural for us to add Magic Johnson to this list. He has made a fortune during his days in the NBA court. Right now, he has a net worth of $600 million. Did you know that he is the president of the Lakers Association, as well as the co-owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers? In 1991, he got married to Earlitha “Cookie” Kelly. They have two children: EJ and Elisa. He has a son with a different woman as well. In case you did not know, the sports icon is a Christian who lives by his faith.
Magic Johnson
Andre Iguodala
It would be foolish to pretend that Andre Iguodala is not a great basketball player. He only earned more attention when he joined the national team of the United States, however. It is quite amazing that he has stayed so lowkey even though he is now famous. He is currently playing for the Miami Heat, but he was formerly with the Philadelphia 76ers, the Denver Nuggets, the Memphis Grizzlies, and the Golden State Warriors too. He and Christina Gutierrez have a pair of kids together. They tied the knot in 2015.
Andre Iguodala
Kyle Lowry
In 2016, Kyle Lowry showed us that he is truly an excellent athlete by helping the national team bring home the gold medal at the Olympics. He has made all Americans proud with this feat of his! The Toronto Raptors offered him a three-year deal worth $100 million, which must have been tempting. He has a net worth of $58 million and is married to Ayahna Cornish, with whom he has two sons.
Kyle Lowry
Alonzo Mourning
It is not at all a stretch to say that Alonzo Mourning is a talented basketball player. He made quite a lot of money during his time with the Miami Heat and the Charlotte Hornets. Reports say that he has a net worth of $70 million. He and Tracy Wilson have been married since 1997. Together, they help young girls in Florida receive an education via their Honey Shine Mentoring Program. They have three kids together.
Alonzo Mourning
Chris Bosh
With a net worth of $50 million, we can see that Chris Bosh did well for himself during his time with the Toronto Raptors and the Miami Heat. It is nice to know that he makes sure to give pay it forward. He founded the Chris Bosh Foundation, which is an organization that aims to promote literacy and provide local kids with various educational opportunities. On the other hand, his wife is successful too. Adrienne Bosh is a beauty businesswoman who owns and runs a boutique shop called Sparkle and Shine Darling.
Chris Bosh
Landry Fields
In 2010, Landry Fields kicked off his career in pro basketball as a member of the New York Knicks. It is impressive that he was picked during the second round. Two years later, he received an offer worth $20 million courtesy of the Toronto Raptors. He stumbled upon a couple of setbacks later on and has since retired from the NBA. He now works as a college scout. On the bright side, his personal life has been doing better. In 2014, he walked down the aisle with Elaine Alden. They have two kids with each other.
Landry Fields
Larry Bird
How can you call yourself an NBA fan if you do not know who Larry Bird is? The legend has won the MVP, the Executive of the Year, and the Coach of the Year awards at different points of his career. He is just that good! However, most people know him for his amazing performance during his time as a player with the Boston Celtics. In 1989, he tied the knot with Dinah Mattingly. They have two kids together.
Larry Bird
Marko Jaric
Even though Marko Jaric is famous in his own right, his ex is even more popular. After all, we are talking about none other than Adriana Lima. She is probably the most famous Victoria’s Secret Angel out there. In 2009, they tied the knot on Valentine’s Day. The two of them welcomed two children into the world together, but they have since split up. In 2014, they officially went their own ways. Too bad.
Marko Jaric
Jason Kidd
Right now, Jason Kidd serves as an assistant coach for the Los Angeles Lakers. He was once fired from his position as the head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks. Things must be looking up for him now! At any rate, he has his wife and kids around him no matter what happens. He married Porschla Coleman in 2011.
Jason Kidd
Al Horford
At the moment, Al Horford plays for the Oklahoma City Thunder. In December 2011, he tied the knot with Amelia Vega. Did you know that she made history as the first Dominican contestant to bring home the Miss Universe crown? They had their wedding in their home country of the Dominican Republic.
Al Horford
David Lee
While David Lee and Sabina Gadecki got engaged in the past, they did not go through with it. We are just glad that he has since gotten another shot at love. He is now married to Caroline Wozniacki. They made things official in 2019. It is a pretty exciting time for them as they are now expecting their first child.
David Lee
J.J. Barea
In the past, J.J. Barea played for the Dallas Mavericks. These days, he plays for the Cangrejos de Santurce in the Baloncesto Superior Nacional. In 2016, he tied the knot with beauty queen Viviana Ortiz. They have a daughter called Paulina Barea Ortiz. However, he also has a son with his ex Zuleyka Rivera.
J.J. Barea
Nick Young
Did you know that Iggy Azalea and Nick Young used to be an item? It’s true, but not many people know it. Mind you, this was not just any short fling either. You see, they actually got engaged! They broke up a year after they made the announcement. There is a theory that he had not been faithful to the singer.
Nick Young
Earl Watson
It is not a secret that Jennifer Freeman is nothing short of lovely. You might know her for playing Claire Kyle in My Wife and Kids. She is currently in a relationship with Earl Watson, who once served as the head coach of the Phoenix Suns. Don’t they make a beautiful pair? What a nice photo!
Earl Watson
Devin Harris
In 2004, Devin Harris got into the NBA as the fifth pick in the draft. He has played for the New Jersey Nets, the Dallas Mavericks, the Utah Jazz, the Atlanta Hawks, and the Denver Nuggets in the past. In 2013, he exchanged vows with a model called Meghan Allen. They have two children between them.
Devin Harris
Peja Stojakovic
There are all kinds of rumors going around, but you should not be fooled. Peja Stojakovic and Aleka Kamila are still going strong! He was an asset when he was active in the NBA courts, but she has seen a lot of success as a model as well. She has posed for Madame, Marie Claire, and Esquire in the past.
Peja Stojakovic
Dwyane Wade
It might be an understatement to call Gabrielle Union a catch. The model-actress is best known for starring in Bring It On. Isn’t it neat to hear that she once went out with Jason Kidd when they were high school students? It is said that he broke it off with her in front of her father. Uh-oh. At any rate, she has since found love with Dwyane Wade of the Miami Heat. It all worked out in the end.
Dwyane Wade
Andrei Kirilenko
Now retired, Andrei Kirilenko met Masha when she was an employee at Nike. They eventually made it official in a wedding ceremony in 2001. It is interesting to hear how they make their union work. It turns out that she lets him sleep with a different woman once each year. How unusual is that? Even though it is not at all conventional, it looks like it has worked for them. They have three kids between them.
Andrei Kirilenko
Matt Barnes
Gloria Govan got a taste of fame when she was featured in a VH1 reality TV show called Basketball Wives. It happened when she and Matt Barnes were still married. They tied the knot in 2013 but broke up in 2014. It is sad to hear that domestic violence might have taken place in their household.
Matt Barnes
Pau Gasol
What kind of woman captured the heart of Pau Gasol? Allow us to share the answer with you. Her name is Silvia Castro, and she is a very talented gymnast and cheerleader. Sadly, things did not work out between the two of them. At any rate, he has since moved on. As a matter of fact, he is now a married man! The lucky lady is none other than Catherine McDonell.
Pau Gasol
Kobe Bryant
We still get sad when we think about the death of Kobe Bryant. Gigi, his second child, died with him. He is survived by Vanessa Laine-Bryant and three other kids. While they had a tumultuous relationship, they braved all the problems that came their way. In 2011, they filed for divorce but took it back.
Kobe Bryant
Charlie Bell
If you watched Basketball Wives on VH1, you probably know who Kenya Howard-Bell is. The beauty queen also happens to be an engineer and musician. There was a time when she was married to NBA player Charlie Bell. Unfortunately, it was not meant to be as they got a divorce in 2012.
Charlie Bell
Ray Allen
There is no way that you could have forgotten Ray Allen if you are a fan of the sport! He is married to Shannon Walker Williams, who is both a singer and actress. She was in One More Time and Girlfight among others. They tied the knot in 2008 and have been blessed with four kids.
Ray Allen
Jason Maxiell
You can’t deny how much love exists between Jason and Brandi Maxiell. She found it hard to manage her health after she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2007. It is a good thing that her husband was there to support her through the worst of it. As a matter of fact, he shaved his head to show his love for her! She has since recovered. To celebrate this, they went to Africa for their honeymoon. Aww.
Jason Maxiell
Dan Gadzuric
In 2002, Dan Gadzuric joined the NBA after he was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks. He and Lisette Gadzuric had been married for a little while. They have two sweet children together, but the union did not last. She decided to keep his last name, however. She was also linked to Anthony Pettis of MMA.
Dan Gadzuric
Wayne Ellington
While Amanda Altschuler was a student at Drexel University, she was introduced to Wayne Ellington. At the time, he was only starting his pro basketball career. They have broken up and made up a few times in the past, but it looks like it is now over. He is now married to Safie Khaled, with whom he has a child.
Wayne Ellington
Serge Ibaka
Honestly, Serge Ibaka really hit the jackpot. He is obviously very talented when it comes to sports, but he has gone out with many lovely ladies too. For a time, he went out with Keri Hilson. She used to go to his games! He was last linked to Angela Simmons, but we have no news if they are still together.
Serge Ibaka
Andre Drummond
Did you ever watch iCarly on Nickelodeon? If so, we are sure that you recall the character Sam, who plays the best friend of the title character. Jennette McCurdy was the actress who brought her to life. She once went out with Andre Drummond, who currently plays for the Los Angeles Lakers. Sadly, it was a brief relationship that ended on a sour note.
Andre Drummond
Kosta Koufos
In 2008, the Utah Jazz drafted Kosta Koufos as the 23rd overall pick. He went on to play for a few teams in the league, but he is now a player in the EuroLeague. In September 2018, he ditched the bachelor life to marry Eleni Bourlas. Like him, she is also Greek-American and used to play basketball herself.
Kosta Koufos
Daniel Gibson
Are you a fan of R&B? If this is the case, you might already be familiar with Keyshia Cole. Even though she is already famous enough on her own, but we are sure that her previous marriage to Daniel Gibson helped get her name out there some more. They were married from 2011 to 2017 and even welcomed a child together. In case you have not figured it out yet, they have since broken up.
Daniel Gibson
Klay Thompson
You might be surprised to hear that Klay Thompson and Hannah Stocking were an item. Things did not work out between the two of them, however. He is currently in a relationship with Laura Harrier. They have broken up and made up several times in the past, but hopefully, they are now together for good.
Klay Thompson
Iman Shumpert
There was a time when Iman Shumpert dated Gabrielle Verner. Sadly, they have since broken up. All is not last, however! In case you did not know, the basketball player is now the proud husband of Teyana Taylor. She is a talented R&B musician in her own right. In 2015, she gave birth to their child, who they named Iman Tayla Shumpert Jr.
Iman Shumpert
Zion Williamson
This young basketball player currently plays for the New Orleans Pelicans. It is impressive to hear that Zion Williamson was the first overall pick during the draft in 2019! Rumor has it that he is in a relationship with Tiana White, who is his high school girlfriend. This photo shows them as each other’s date at the high school prom! She is actually an athlete too. She is a volleyball player, as well as a cheerleader.
Zion Williamson
Giannis Antetokounmpo
There is no doubt that Giannis Antetokounmpo has gone up to instant celebrity status as one of the NBA’s most prominent players in recent years. Not only is he a truly outstanding player, as evidenced by his winning the NBA’s Most Valuable Player award in 2019, but many believe that as a member of the Milwaukee Bucks, he may even be one of the greatest basketball players in history. The relationship between Antetokounmpo and former college volleyball player Mariah Riddlesprigger has been going on for quite some time. Antetokounmpo is referred to as the “Greek Freak,” and he and his beautiful girlfriend are considered to be one of the cutest NBA couples around, according to Sports Illustrated. The couple welcomed their first son, Liam, into the world in 2020.
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Yao Ming
It may seem unbelievable that Yao Ming, who stands 7’6″, was able to achieve success during his five seasons with the Shanghai Sharks and also another decade with the NBA’s Houston Rockets, but he did. He was, however, much more than a court celebrity. His reported net worth of $120 million appears to be the result of lucrative sponsorship deals and salary arrangements. Yao, on the other hand, is not the only basketball prodigy in his family. The couple met at the 2004 Athens Olympics, where Ye Li represented China in the same sport as her husband. It was also at this event that the couple made their relationship public. Yao Qinlei, the couple’s daughter, was born in 2007 after their marriage.
Yao Ming
Isiah Thomas
Isiah Thomas’ dedication to the Detroit Pistols seemed to pay off, as he walked off the court with team records in points, steals, and assists in his final season with the team in 1994. Afterward, the former point guard went on to found the Toronto Raptors, work as an analyst for NBC, and become the owner of the Continental Basketball Association. And, according to reports, Thomas has amassed a fortune of $100 million over the course of his illustrious career.
Isiah Thomas
Steve Nash
Steve Nash was a professional basketball player for an awesome 18 seasons. He spent a large part of those years as a point guard for the Phoenix Suns, where he amassed an alleged net worth of $95 million during that time. Former Canadian national basketball team general manager, he is now a co-owner of the Major League Soccer team Vancouver Whitecaps FC. He previously worked as the general manager of the Canadian national basketball team for seven years.
Steve Nash
Reggie Miller
Reggie “Knick Killer” Miller played three-point shooting guard for the Indiana Pacers of the National Basketball Association for 18 seasons. In addition to winning an Olympic gold medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, he amassed a reported fortune of $90 million. He is now employed as a sports commentator for TNT, where he earns a substantial salary. Miller divorced Marita Stavrou in 2001 after an eight-year marriage, and the split was far from amicable. Miller and Stavrou had two children together. Miller and Laura Laskowski didn’t appear to be able to settle down for another ten years. Their first child, Ryker, was born in 2013, and their second child, Lennox, was born three years later.
Reggie Miller
Derrick Rose
Derrick Rose began his career on a high note, having won the Most Valuable Player Award at the age of 22, breaking the previous record. This is unquestionably a factor in the point guard’s reported $85 million in earnings. His finances, on the other hand, have been bolstered by partnerships with Adidas, Powerade, Skullcandy, and others. Rose walked down the aisle with Alaina Anderson when she married her in 2018. The couple welcomed their first child, Layla, into the world later that year, and their second child, London Marley, into the world in 2019. Rose has a son, Derrick Jr., from a previous relationship with Mieka Reese.
Derrick Rose
Tyson Chandler
Tyson Chandler garnered his reported $85 million fortune by having to play center or power forward for a variety of teams over the years. He has also received numerous accolades, including a gold medal with Team USA at the 2012 London Olympics. In 2012, Chandler was named NBA Defensive Player of the Year. In 2005, Chandler married Kimberly and they have three children: Sacha-Marie, Tyson II, and Sayge Jozzelle. Furthermore, the couple works together to promote various charities. The Chandlers, for example, aided grieving families all over New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina’s devastation.
Tyson Chandler
Zach Randolph
Zach Randolph was somewhat of an NBA nomad during his illustrious career, having spent years with five different teams. The former Memphis Grizzlies star was twice labeled to the NBA All-Star team before retiring in late 2019, a decision he made after allegedly accumulating a net worth of $85 million. After 14 years together, Randolph married his wife Faune in a lavish ceremony at the Crowne Plaza Indianapolis in 2014. The couple’s three children are MacKenley, MaZiya, and Lil Z-Bo. Randolph is the father of several other children from previous marriages.
Zach Randolph
Juwan Howard
Before retiring in 2013, Juwan Howard, a longtime Miami Heat assistant coach, played in the NBA for 19 years. He was such a big deal in the NBA that he was the first player to be promised a $100 million contract, and he had a slew of lucrative endorsement deals. His net worth is estimated to be $80 million. Howard married Jenine Wardally in the Turks and Caicos Islands in the summer of 2001. The couple’s two sons, Jett and Jace, have both chosen to follow in their father’s footsteps in sports. Jenine is also the founder of the Juice Foundation, which promotes healthy living and cancer prevention.
Juwan Howard
Paul George
In 2019, Paul George and Kawhi Leonard notoriously founded a dream team with the Los Angeles Clippers. And for the small forward, who had previously played for the Oklahoma City Thunder and won an Olympic gold medal in Rio 2016, the smart move paid off handsomely. The star’s $80 million fortune is also thanks to an endorsement deal with YouTube. Daniela Rajic, on the other hand, has been George’s biggest supporter throughout his NBA career. Olivia arrived in the world in 2014, and Natasha arrived three years later. The couple married in 2013 and had two children, Olivia in 2014 and Natasha three years later. Rajic may be raking in the cash after launching her own swimwear line, Nude Swim.
Paul George
Dikembe Mutombo
From 1991 to 2009, Dikembe Mutombo, who was born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, did play in the NBA for 18 years. The iconic center played for the Denver Nuggets, Atlanta Hawks, and New York Knicks, among others. His net worth is estimated to be around $75 million. Mutombo proposed to Rose, a fellow Congolese-American, the moment they met, and the couple married in 1996. The couple has six children, four of whom they adopted, and they are both active members of the Dikembe Mutombo Foundation.
Dikembe Mutombo
Karl Malone
Karl Malone, also known as “The Mailman,” was a professional basketball player who played for the Utah Jazz for 18 years and the Los Angeles Lakers for one year before retiring in 2005. The retired power forward was hired as the Jazz’s big man coach in 2013. According to reports, he has a net worth of $75 million. Malone fell in love with Kay Kinsey, the 1988 Miss Idaho USA pageant winner, after meeting her at an autograph signing event in Utah. On Christmas Eve 1990, the couple married, and their children Kadee, Kylee, Karlee, and Karl Jr have since joined their family. Malone is also the father of three other children from ex-wives when he was younger.
Karl Malone
Tony Parker
Tony Parker has won four NBA championships with the San Antonio Spurs and has been named to six NBA All-Star teams. Parker, whose net worth is estimated to be $75 million, does, however, possess a hidden talent. He has a number of hip-hop albums to his credit, one of which reached number one in France in 2007. In the mid-2000s, Parker’s three-year marriage to Desperate Housewives actress Eva Longoria catapulted him into the tabloid spotlight. Parker and Longoria divorced in 2010, and three years later, the NBA star married Axelle Francine, a French journalist. They now have two children together.
Tony Parker
Elton Brand
Elton Brand amassed his $70 million fortune while playing for the Los Angeles Clippers, Dallas Mavericks, and Philadelphia 76ers, among other NBA teams. The two-time NBA All-Star has remained active in the sport after retiring as a power forward. He was appointed general manager of the Philadelphia 76ers in 2018. Brand’s wife, Shahara Simmons, is a talented young lady in her own right. She met the NBA star while attending Duke University, and she graduated from Pratt Institute in New York with a master’s degree in interior design. Elton Peace Brand, the couple’s first child, was born in 2008.
Elton Brand
Michael Finley
Michael Finley played in the NBA for 15 years, most notably as a small forward for the San Antonio Spurs, with whom he won a title in 2007. He is now a film producer, and his credits include the Oscar-nominated films The Butler and The Birth of a Nation. His net worth is estimated to be $65 million. When Finley and Rebekah Hosey married in Horseshoe Bay, Texas, in 2006, they already had a son, Micah, and the couple has since had two more children. Hosey went on to work as a personal trainer and philanthropist after earning a bachelor’s degree in business administration.
Michael Finley
Joel Embiid
Joel Embiid has established himself as one of the most important members of the Philadelphia 76ers’ roster over the years. The big center has been with the team since 2014 and has already been named to the All-Star team three times. Embiid is one of the game’s most important players, and he’s teamed up with Anne De Paula, one of the most famous Sports Illustrated models. Joel Embiid, a four-time NBA All-Star basketball player, has a net worth of $35 million as of 2021.
Joel Embiid
Alex Len
Alex Len, a giant Ukrainian center, was a highly coveted prospect in the 2013 draft. The Phoenix Suns were the team that managed to land him, and he stayed with them for five years. Later, in search of more playing time, he moved to the Atlanta Hawks, but he was unable to persuade the Hawks to keep him, so he was traded to the Kings in 2020. Alex Len is one of the wealthiest basketball players and one of the most popular. Alex Len’s estimated net worth to be between $1 million and $3 million, according to Wikipedia, Forbes, and Business Insider.
Alex Len
DeMarcus Cousins
When he joined the Warriors in 2018, he probably thought it was almost a given, but they went on to lose in the Finals. Although he does not yet have his own championship ring, he did create a stunning ring for his partner Morgan Lang. Lang is a businesswoman who owns a beauty shop and a clothing line. He reportedly got down on one knee and proposed with a million-dollar ring. He is estimated to have a net worth of $45 million as of 2021.
DeMarcus Cousins
JJ Redick
Even currently, the forward is lethal from afar and must be closely guarded once he enters range. In recent seasons, he has switched teams and is now with the New Orleans Pelicans. In the 2000s, Redick fell in love with pilates instructor Chelsea Kilgore, and the two have been together ever since. The couple married in 2010 and now spends their time caring for their two children at home. Currently, his net worth is estimated at $26 million.
JJ Redick
Lou Williams
Williams asserted that he would name his two girlfriends either “brown” or “blonde” to distinguish them. While it may have seemed like a good deal at the time, Williams would later devote all of his attention to just one of the women. Rece Mitchell was that woman, and the two became exclusive in 2018. Lou Williams’ net worth is estimated to be around $16 million in 2021.
Lou Williams
James Harden
James Harden has established himself as one of the NBA’s top players over the years. Harden is constantly near the top of the scoring charts, and he was named NBA MVP in 2018. Harden has been a big hit with the ladies throughout his career, not just with Houston Rockets fans. Over the years, Harden has been linked to a number of women, including a brief relationship with Khloe Kardashian in 2016. He’s since moved on, and in 2017 he was rumored to be dating Instagram model Jessyka Janshel. Janshel has been linked to a number of athletes and musicians, but she never seemed to find the right match until Harden entered her life. While it’s thought the two had a romantic relationship at one point, it’s unclear whether they’re still together. James Harden’s net worth is estimated to be $165 million in 2021.
James Harden