39 Wealthiest Athletes Of All Time And How Much They Are Worth Today! It Will Make You Stunned!

James Harden ─ $165 Million

James Harden is considered to this day to be one of the best shooting guards in the game. Instantly recognizable by his signature beard, formidable stature, and left-hand form, Harden spent four years playing for Oklahoma City Thunder. In 2012, he joined the Houston Rockets, where he has played ever since.

Harden holds a personal net worth estimated at $165 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. He currently brings in an annual salary of $40 million.  In 2020, James Harden invested in Kobe Bryant’s Art of Sport, a line of body care products for athletes. He joined investors, including Mark Cuban, Juju Smith-Schuster, and Wilson Chandler.

Gary Payton ─ $50 Million

Legendary former point guard Gary Payton has played with several teams, including the SuperSonics, Bucks, Lakers, Celtics, and Heat. He shares the record for being picked for the NBA All-Defensive First Team a total of nine times. Payton’s career earnings are estimated at $104 million while in the NBA, and Celebrity Net Worth places his personal net worth at $50 million.

After retiring, The Glove served as a sports analyst while also appearing in many movies, including The Breaks, Like Mike, Hood Hoops, and Sonicsgate. In 2020, Payton also featured on the All The Smoke podcast hosted by Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson, discussing his NBA career.

Stephen Curry ─ $130 Million

Point guard Stephen Curry has become famous for his shooting ability. The three-time NBA champion plays for the Golden State Warriors since being drafted in 2009 out of Davidson College. While Curry’s personal net worth is estimated at $130 million by Celebrity Net Worth, his NBA salary in 2020 is set at a whopping $40.23 million.

Curry’s endorsements are reputed to bring in roughly $30 to $40 million per usual. He owns his own production company Unanimous Media which holds partnerships with Sony Pictures. The NBA star’s wife, Ayesha Curry, appeared on The Kelly Clarkson Show in 2020, sharing how well her husband has been doing as a homeschooling teacher.

Kobe Bryant ─ $500 Million

The late Kobe Bryant netted no less than five NBA titles while playing for the Los Angeles Lakes. The star shooting guard was drafted in 1996 and spent his whole career with the franchise, reportedly earning $600 million through his 20 season career.

Kobe’s endorsements with brands like Nike, Sprite, Turkish Airlines, Panini, Alibaba, and Mercedes-Benz brought in roughly $350 million. He is also known for starting the investment form Bryant Stibel, and he founded his own media company, Granity Studios. In 2020, the Lakers were seen wearing Black Mamba jerseys in the NBA finals. They were designed by Kobe and are worn in his honor by the team.

Kevin Durant ─ $170 Million

Kevin Durrant spent nine seasons with the Seattle SuperSonics, which became the Oklahoma City Thunder the very next year. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Kevin’s personal net worth is estimated at $170 million with a $29 million salary. In a single year between June of 2019 and 2020, Kevin brought in $65 million.

He is renowned for his success as a tech investor, holding over 40 investments in the sector. Some of his most successful Silicon Valley investments include ownership in Postmates, Acorns, Lime, and Coinbase. Kevin will be debuting for the Brooklyn Nets in the 2020-21 season, wearing the new jersey number 7 instead of his characteristic number 35.