Swati Bhatia

Top 10 NBA Players Turned Entrepreneurs

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Stephen Curry

10

The '3-pointer King' founded Unanimous Media, which produces digital content, and documentaries focused on sports. In 2021, the company signed a multi-year deal with Comcast NBCUniversal

Shaquille O'Neal

9

'The Diesel' has built a successful business portfolio that includes 155 Five Guys restaurants, 40 24-Hour Fitness gyms, and a major stake in Forever 21, Barneys New York, and Reebok.

Andre Iguodala

8

The former Golden State Warriors player has invested in over 50 companies, including Zoom, Jumia. He also co-founded the annual Players Technology Summit, and is currently working on Mosaic.

Michael Jordan

7

The NBA GOAT is the richest basketball athlete in the world. Most of his earnings comes through his successful business investments, including Air Jordan.

Al Harrington

6

Harrington started a cannabis company in 2011 and name it in honor of his grandmother. It is currently one of the largest cannabis brands.

Dave Bing

5

Bing started his steel business in 1980, and later a construction company. He later sold his worth 300-million dollar business in 2009 to run for mayor of Detroit,

Magic Johnson

4

Following his retirement, Johnson become one of the most successful athletes-turned-businessmen. He has stakes in many sports team, including LA Dodgers, the WNBA's LA Sparks, MLS'  LA FC.

Kevin Durant

3

Apart from a legacy in the NBA, Kevin Durant has also built a massive business empire.  Kevin has invested in many fields, including in fintech, cryptocurrency,

Junior Bridgeman

2

The former NBA forward owns Ebony magazine, a restaurant franchise empire that included 250 Wendy's and 120 Chili's.

LeBron James

1

LeBron James is not just a massive success on the court but off the court as well. His SpringHill Company, an entertainment production entity, is valued at $725 million.