NBA’s Richest: How Much Does Your Favorite Basketball Player Have?

12. Hakeem Olajuwon @ $200 Million

Hakeem Olajuwon has come a long way from growing up poor in Lagos, Nigeria. Back then, he was an avid soccer fan, but his height and strength made him a prospective center for the NBA. He was drafted by the Rockets in 1984 where he brought the franchise their only two championship rings and winning the Final’s MVP both times. He claims to have made $100 million from his 18-year career and another $100 million in real estate after retirement.