The richest NBA player of all time is Michael Jordan, with a net worth of approximately $3.5 billion. His wealth primarily comes from his successful business ventures and endorsement deals, especially his iconic partnership with Nike and the Air Jordan brand, which has generated over $100 billion in sales for Nike and over $1 billion personally for Jordan
. Among active NBA players, LeBron James is the richest, with a net worth of about $1.2 billion. His wealth is largely driven by endorsements and business ventures beyond his NBA salary, including a lifetime deal with Nike worth more than $1 billion, as well as partnerships with Coca-Cola, Kia Motors, and Beats headphones
. In summary:
- Richest NBA player ever: Michael Jordan, net worth ~$3.5 billion
- Richest active NBA player: LeBron James, net worth ~$1.2 billion
