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3. Kobe Bryant
Estimated career basketball earnings: $279 million
We won’t get to see the black mamba dominating the courts anymore as he recently bid farewell to the sport. Although now retired, Kobe Bryant has achieved more in the game than many. The man has 5 NBA championships under his belt, has led the league in scoring on four different occasions and sits third on the all-time scoring list even higher than Michael Jordan. In his 20-year stint in the NBA, he amassed basketball earnings of $279 million; not bad for someone who was traded for Vlade Divac.
2. Shaquille O’Neal
Estimated career basketball earnings: $292 million
Although the enormous center doesn’t ply his trade in the NBA anymore, the retired professional was able to garner $292 million in career earnings during his stint with the Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, Phoenix Suns, Cleveland Cavaliers, and the Boston Celtics. During his career, the big Aristotle was able to get his hands on four championships. He also has the distinct honor of reaching the Finals with three different franchises (Orlando, Los Angeles, and Miami).
1. Kevin Garnett
Estimated career basketball earnings: $315 million
The lanky power forward has amassed earnings of $315 million in his basketball career thus far. He was able to accumulate a vast fortune because he started his NBA career relatively early at age 19. He has had two $100 million contracts in his career; made $20 million or more in a season seven times! The highest he made in a season was in the year 2003-04 when he landed an astonishing $28 million with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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