The exception to the financial woes of retired NBA stars: five business giants with solid fortunes.
While many NBA stars are in financial trouble and even at risk of bankruptcy after retiring, these five business giants have stabilized their wealth empires, as if their financial anchors have long been deep into the bottom of the sea and cannot be shaken.
James: A business magnate who is a master of financial management.
James, whose name has long been closely associated with "billions of dollars". On the pitch, he is an unbeatable king; In the business world, he is also a financial expert. In addition to a salary of at least $40 million a year, his endorsement, advertising and commercial income is endless. He owns his own business empire, with a stake in Liverpool Football Club and a lifetime contract with Nike, all of which demonstrate his extraordinary business acumen and vision.
Durant: A digital currency pioneer who is an expert in investment.
Durant, whose wealth should not be underestimated, is also not to be underestimated. The lifetime contract signed with Nike and the top salary income at his peak all allowed him to accumulate wealth rapidly. But Durant is not satisfied with this, his investment in the field of digital currency is even more discerning, and he has accumulated a huge fortune early. His stadium renovation plan shows his financial strength.
Curry: Under Armour's shareholder and strongest spokesperson.
Curry, his collaboration with Under Armour is legendary. His NBA salary is in the hundreds of millions, but his lifetime contract with Under Armour is worth $800 million. He is also a shareholder of Under Armour and enjoys annual dividends, ensuring that he and his family have no worries about food and clothing for the rest of their lives.
O'Neill: The investment guru behind the humor.
O'Neill, who always presents himself with a humorous image, is never ambiguous when it comes to making money. Gyms, car washes, fast food restaurants, he invests in a wide range of areas. And the most important thing is that the shares of Google he bought in his early years, even if he only held a part of it, it was enough for him to have financial peace of mind for the rest of his life.
Jordan: A business wizard with unrivaled earning power.
Jordan, his achievements on the court are unmatched, and the same is true when it comes to making money. Even with the Hornets' poor record, he was able to sell for more than $20 billion through clever investment strategies. He can get at least $100 million a year from Air Jordan's dividends, which is unmatched in the entire sports world.
These five business giants used their wisdom and strength to break the routine of financial difficulties after the retirement of NBA stars and stabilize their wealth empires. Their success story is not only a perfect end to their careers, but also a wonderful layout for their future life.