LEBRON JAMES ─ $480 MILLION
NBA superstar LeBron James has amassed a net worth of more than $480 million, propelling him to the top of the all-time earnings list. According to Spotrac, despite earning only $307 throughout his basketball career, the power forward has significantly increased his net worth. According to Sports Casting, LeBron James made a million-dollar investment in the Blaze pizza restaurant in 2012. Additionally, the three-time NBA champion and three-time NBA Finals MVP also holds a stake in the English football club Liverpool FC. Both investments have proven to be successful. The Bold and the Beautiful and The Young and the Restless co-creator Lee Phillip Bell sold him a magnificent Beverly Hills property for $36 million in 2020, which he promptly put into his own pocket.
GRANT HILL ─ $250 MILLION
Grant Hill, a small forward who played 18 seasons in the NBA, with total earnings of almost $250 million. His aggregate NBA career earnings of $140 million, plus $120 million from endorsements, according to Celebrity Net Worth, total $140 million and $120 million, respectively. Throughout his career in sports and sports entertainment, Grant has demonstrated sound financial judgment. In 1997, Fila awarded him a seven-year shoe contract worth $80 million, which enabled him to further his career. Grant also serves as a brand ambassador for brands such as McDonald’s, Mike, AT&T, Adidas, and TAG Heuer, among others. In 2015, the former Pistons player was a member of the group that purchased the Atlanta Hawks for $850 million.