HAKEEM OLAJUWON ─ $200 MILLION
Hakeem Olajuwon, who was born in Nigeria, rose to prominence while playing with the Houston Rockets, who he led to two NBA Finals appearances in 1994 and 1995. The Dream gained his moniker by dunking so efficiently that it appeared to be completely effortless, prompting his coaching staff to comment that it appeared to be a dream. Olajuwon earned approximately $107 million in his professional basketball career during his stint in the NBA. Following his tremendous post-retirement commercial success, Olajuwon founded Big Man Camp in 2006, where he teaches young players the principles they need to be successful in the sport they love. He made the majority of his money through real estate investments in the Houston region, where he and his family relocated from England in September of this year to pursue their dreams.
HAKEEM OLAJUWON
TIM DUNCAN ─ $130 MILLION
Tim Duncan, a former center and power forward for the San Antonio Spurs who is now a coach, was a member of the team for 19 years. Duncan is considered to be the best power forward in the history of the NBA, according to the critics. While he has earned more than $200 million in his career earnings (excluding sponsorships), his current net worth is believed to be $130 million. The five-time NBA champion and three-time Finals MVP filed a lawsuit against a former financial advisor for more than $20 million in losses and was awarded a $7.5 million settlement in the process. Duncan will be elevated to Vice President of Athletics and Recreation at the University of New Orleans in 2020, according to the university.
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