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6. Jason Kidd
Estimated career basketball earnings: $187 million
Although he currently makes do with his time on the sidelines as the head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks, Jason Kidd was once one of the most feared point guards in the NBA. In his 21 year NBA career, Jason Kidd was able to become an NBA All-Star ten times, an All-NBA First team member five times, and an NBA All-Defensive Team member nine times! He was also able to garner earnings upward of $187 million! The pinnacle moment in his career beckoned on June 12, 2011, when he led the Dallas Mavericks to a NBA championship.
5. Dirk Nowitzki
Estimated career basketball earnings: $204 million
Rightly considered as one of the greatest power forwards in the history of basketball, Dirk Nowitzki single-handedly made the NBA rethink its approach to European players with his stellar performances on the court. He is unquestionably a future Hall- of- Famer. The seven-foot giant has been able to accumulate a massive fortune of $204 million with his career in the NBA. We can safely state that he has been worth every penny.
4. Tim Duncan
Estimated career basketball earnings: $225 million
Nicknamed the “Big Fundamental,” Tim Duncan is one of the best power forwards in the history of NBA. The man has been legendary for the San Antonio Spurs as he has led them to 5 NBA championships. The 14-time NBA All-Star has averaged 19.9 points, 11.1 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 2.2 blocks per night in his career. Thus, his performances on the court truly justify his career earnings of $225 million.
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