Michael Jordan – Chicago, $14.8 Million
Few people can say that they’ve never heard about Michael Jordan, and it’s simply because he is one of the greatest basketballers of our times. He was included in the 2021 National Basketball Association 75 Team, adding to his list of accolades. One major hurdle he can’t seem to overcome is finding a buyer for his nine-bedroom home in Chicago.
The extensively customized residence includes 14 vehicle spaces, a movie theater, and a cigar room. Jordan and his former wife, Juanita Vanoy, parted with $2M for the 56,000-square-foot mansion. It’s been on the market since 2012 with a $29M price tag. Even with the listing price lashed down to $14.8M as of 2015, there are still no takers.
Shaquille O’Neal – Florida, $240 Thousand
The NBA 75 Team recognized basketball legends much like the 1996 “50 Greatest Players in NBA History.” Shaquille O’Neal was amongst the list of 75 players who made it on the 2021 list. Since retiring in 2011, O’Neal pursued multiple business ventures, including exploits in the real estate industry.
In 2012, he spent $235K on a relatively modest five-bedroom abode in Florida. Occupying 3,900 square feet, the residence features a wet bar, entertainment room, and granite countertops. Two years later, O’Neal sold the house for $240K, making a $5K profit. He reportedly bought the house for a family member, and O’Neal himself owned a sprawling mansion nearby.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar – Hawaii, $5.9 Million
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is yet another legendary National Basketball Association player who was elected to the 2021 NBA 75 Team. His heydays as a player were spent as a center for teams the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers. When he transitioned into a coaching career, he worked with the Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers.
Away from the sport, he once owned a gorgeous Hawaiian oasis. The 5,912 square-foot abode was custom-built to accommodate his 7-foot 2-inch frame. Besides the customizations like high ceilings and doorway, other attractive features include a mini waterfall and lava-rock fireplaces. Abdul-Jabbar listed the tropical haven for $5.9M.
LeBron James – Los Angeles, $23 Million
LeBron James is often compared to Michael Jordan simply because he’s one of the greatest. He has three NBA championship wins to his name won with three different franchises; Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, and Cleveland Cavaliers. Nicknamed King James, he has made it to ten NBA Finals and boasts of having four NBA MVP awards. He joined the list of NBA 75 legends in 2021.
In 2018, when he had just inked a $153M contract with the Lakers, LeBron splurged $23M on a Brentwood mansion. The ultra-modern eight-bedroom home features French oak floors imported from Spain, a rooftop terrace, a wine cellar, and outdoor training space.
Kevin Durant – Malibu, $12.15 Million
Kevin Durant has enjoyed an illustrious playing career with teams like the Seattle SuperSonics, Golden State Warriors, and since 2019, the Brooklyn Nets. His prowess as a small forward helped him shoot the ranks of the best and, hence, the inclusion in the 2021 NBA 75 Anniversary Team. In 2022, Durant officially became a 12-time NBA All-Star.
In 2019, he sold his Malibu beach house for $12.15M after reportedly buying the residence in 2018 for $12.05M. The four-bedroom home features three levels and covers 3,423 square feet. Architectural Digest explained that the residence had undergone renovations with highlights including an elevator, library, and media room.
Charles Barkley – Texas, Undisclosed
Charles Barkley is yet another NBA legend who made it on the 2021 NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team. As a small forward/ power forward, he played for the Philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns, and Houston Rockets. Post his basketball days, Barkley has enjoyed an equally successful career as a TV analyst, golfer, and professional gambler.
Away from the spotlight, he once enjoyed the solace of a 4,000-square-foot Sugar Land, Texas mansion. Constructed in 1994, the entire lot covers 17,000 square feet and has amenities like a fully-equipped kitchen and a sparkling swimming pool. Barkley purchased the residence in 1996 for an unknown sum and sold it in 2002 for an undisclosed amount.
Stephen Curry – Walnut Creek, $3 Million
Since joining the Golden State Warriors in 2009, Stephen Curry has been considered one of the best point guards. He is also widely credited for popularizing the three-point shot, which was just one of the ways to make a score. Curry surpassed Ray Allen in December 2021 and currently holds the lead in 3-point career scores.
While he has mastered the art of making the right moves while playing, Curry took a loss on the sale of his Walnut Creek house in 2017. He bought the Mediterranean manse alongside his wife Ayesha Curry in 2015 for $3.2M. The pair put another $400K renovating the house, and while they listed it for $3.7M, Curbed reported that it closed for $3M.
Steve Kerr – San Francisco, $7.35 Million
Steve Kerr transitioned into coaching after playing with various teams like the Cleveland Cavaliers, Chicago Bulls, and San Antonio Spurs. He has been the Golden State Warriors’ coach since 2014. When gearing up for the 2019/20 season, Kerr went the full yard and settled in San Francisco with the purchase of a 4,000-square-foot abode.
Public records reveal that he paid $1.55M above the original $5.88M listing price to gain ownership of the Presidio Heights home. Kerr kicked off the playoffs with a joke about how much he spent, saying that it will take 20 years of coaching to break even.
Phil Jackson – Manhattan, $4.95 Million
Phil Jackson moved to the Big Apple in 2014 to officially assume his duties as the New York Knicks president. He settled for an 1800s apartment building at 205 West 57th Street as the ideal location for a place to call home. His 2,600-square-foot unit features three bedrooms, limestone-clad fireplaces, a wood-paneled library, and a gallery.
Jackson had just signed a five-year contract worth $60M with the Knicks, and perhaps that’s why he could splurge $4.85M on the Gilded Age unit. Three years later, he listed the Billionaires’ Row pad asking for $4.95M. While Jackson has now settled into his golden years, he featured in the 2020 Netflix documentary series “The Last Dance.”
Kyrie Irving – Ohio, $755K
The Cleveland Cavaliers drafted Kyrie Irving as the 1st overall pick in 2011, and he’s currently the Brooklyn Nets point guard. His career stats include making it to seven NBA All-Star games, including the 2021 exhibition. When the Celtics welcomed him in 2017, he decided to offload his Ohio home, asking for $1.7M.
After two price cuts over ten months, he eventually decided to take a loss on the sale. While Irving had dropped $800K on the Westlake abode in 2014, he parted with the residence for $755K. The stately mansion features highlights like a formal dining room, recording studio, two-story living room, and a movie theater.
Blake Griffin – Pacific Palisades, $10.995 Million
Blake Griffin joined the Los Angeles Clippers in 2009 as their 1st overall pick. He played for the Detroit Pistons before finally settling with the Brooklyn Nets during the 2021 season. In 2018, he listed his Pacific Palisades mansion for $12M, and the following year, he dropped the asking price down to $10.995M. The Colonial mansion comes with six bedrooms spread across three floors.
Griffin bought the spread, tucked away in the prestigious Palisades Riviera area, in 2013 for $9M. The mansion has attractive features like vaulted ceilings, French doors, and two deluxe dressing rooms. There’s a saltwater pool, a single-hoop basketball court, and a dining pavilion outside.
Paul George – Indiana, $1.5 Million
Paul George, who the Los Angeles Clippers shooting guard since 2019, sold his Geist Reservoir mansion at a loss. He bought the residence in 2013 after paying $2.05M, and public records reveal that the 12,605-square-foot abode exchanged ownership for $1.5M. George wasn’t occupying the residence and had long settled in Overland Park, Kansas.
Carmelo Anthony – New York, $12.85 Million
For his skills as a power forward/ small forward, Carmelo Anthony was amongst the list of players elected to the 2021 NBA 75 Team. He joined the Los Angeles Lakers the same year, after previously playing for the Portland Trail Blazers and Houston Rockets. Having banked a reported $160M throughout his career, buying a five-bedroom apartment at 508 West 24th Street for $11M didn’t dent his pockets.
Chris Paul – Bel-Air, $8.7 Million
The Phoenix Suns have a skilled point guard whose talents are backed up by being elected as an NBA 75 Team member in 2021. We are talking about Chris Paul, who joined the Spurs in 2020 after playing for the Oklahoma City Thunder and Los Angeles Clippers. Like his peers, he decided to offload a Bel Air Crest mansion he owned in 2016.
Dirk Nowitzki – Dallas, $6 Million
Dirk Nowitzki, a 2021 NBA 75 Team member and 14-time All-Star, listed his 5906 Deloache Avenue residence in 2020. He bought the four-bedroom house in 2019 for $5.75M and decided to offload it after owning it for less than a year. Initially listed for $8.25M, the historic property failed to attract a new owner.
Kristaps Porziņģis – New York, $8K/Month
Kristaps Porziņģis, the Dallas Mavericks’ center since 2019, recorded a season-high 32 points during his team’s 2021 victory match against the San Antonio Spurs. He also makes great moves in real-life, evidenced by when he rented a penthouse at 605 West 42nd Street in 2016. While he could easily buy the unit, Porziņģis chose to pay $8K each month to occupy the amenity-rich penthouse.
Chris Bosh – Miami Beach, $15.95 Million
Chris Bosh played for the Toronto Raptors and Miami Heat as a power forward/center. In 2021, he became a Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, and the two-time NBA champion also released a publication titled “Letters to a Young Athlete.” His impressive moves extend to the investments he made within the housing market, and most notably, that includes his Miami Beach mansion.
Bosh bought the luxe residence in 2010 for $12.3M, and he decided to sell the seven-bedroom spread for $18M. He closed the sale for $15.95M, which is a steal for the attractive features bundled with the house. That includes an outdoor kitchen, a boat dock, and an infinity-edge pool.
Damian Lillard – Oregon, $6.65 Million,
Damian Lillard has been the Portland Trail Blazers point guard since the team drafted him in 2012. He was honored as one of the best by being elected as a member of the NBA 75th Anniversary Team in 2021. In 2015, he put up part of the $120M earned from signing a five-year contract extension with the Blazers towards purchasing a West Linn spread.
The palatial abode set him back by $2.8M, and to be fair; he bought the residence before inking the 2015 deal. While details about that particular address are scant, Lillard also has another West Linn residence that cost him $6.65M. He bought the five-bedroom waterfront mansion in 2017.
Paul Pierce – Los Angeles, $3.4 Million
Paul Pierce enjoyed a 19-season career as an NBA star playing for teams like the Los Angeles Clippers, Washington Wizards, and Boston Celtics. His broadcasting career took speed once he retired in 2017, and his relationship with ESPN lasted up until 2021. While gearing up to settle into life away from the sport, Pierce listed his Cheviot Hill pad for $3.4M.
Dwight Howard – Longwood, $4.9 Million
Dwight Howard reunited with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2021, after initially serving as their center from 2019 to 2020. The Orlando Magic drafted him in 2004, and he has since played for numerous teams, including the Philadelphia 76ers, between 2020 to 2021. In 2004, Howard received $3.4M from the sale of his Chateau d’Usse manse to technopreneur Nisim Heletz.
Dwyane Wade – Miami Beach, $22 Million
Dwayne Wade spent the better part of his 16-year playing career with the Miami Heat. A skilled shooting guard, he was drafted by the team in 2003 and also played for the Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers. In 2021, he became a minority stake owner of the Utah Jazz. In 2010, he invested $10.65M on a six-bedroom Miami Beach mansion.
Taking up 13,800 square feet, the Mediterranean-style includes a sizable bay frontage. Other lavish highlights include cabanas, a pool, and an air-conditioned dog house. In 2019, Wade and his better half, Gabrielle Union, listed the house for $32.5M but the 5980 North Bay Road eventually closed for $22M.
John Wall – Potomac, $4.3 Million
John Wall has commanded attention since 2010 when the Washington Wizards drafted him as the 1st overall pick. After ten years with the team, he joined the Houston Rockets in 2020. The former Wizards guard sold his Potomac mansion in 2021 for $4.3M after reportedly buying the residence in 2013 for $4.9M.
Kevin Garnett – Massachusetts, $3.635 Million
Kevin Garnett is respected for his defensive prowess as a power forward for the Minnesota Timberwolves, Boston Nets, and Boston Celtics. Besides being an MVP, he also made it on the 2021 NBA 75 Anniversary Team. During his trade to the Celtics, Garnett offloaded his contemporary Massachusetts home in 2013.
He bought the house alongside his wife Brandi in 2007 for $4.65M and they were hoping to bag $200K from the sale. After months on the market, they ended up closing at a loss when they accepted $3.635M for the Pacific Palisades Villa. Overlooking Howe’s Pond, the five-bedroom mansion features a media room, a wine cellar, and floor-to-ceiling windows.
Kyle Lowry – Pennsylvania, $2.65 Million
Kyle Lowry left the Toronto Raptors for Miami Heat during the 2021 season. The Memphis Grizzlies drafted him in 2006, and the four-time NBA All-Star also played for the Houston Rockets before joining the Raptors. On matters related to homeownership, in 2015 he dropped $2.65M on an eight-bedroom English manor in Wayne, Pennsylvania.
Kenyon Martin – Calabasas – $3.025 Million
Kenyon Martin spent his 15-season career playing for the New Jersey Nets, Los Angeles Clippers, and Milwaukee Bucks. He retired in 2015 with accolades including being a 2004 NBA All-Star. In 2016, the former New York Knicks power guard bought a Calabasas spread that once belonged to Jason Kubel.
JJ Redick – Austin, $4.995 Million
In 2016, the Dallas Mavericks’ shooting guard, J.J. Redick listed his Austin residence for just under $5M. It was a year before he concluded his run with the Los Angeles Clippers, and he joined the Mavericks in 2021. The buyer who scored the nine-bedroom mansion had a wealth of luxurious features to enjoy.
Joe Johnson – Atlanta, $4.7 Million
Joe Johnson returned to the Boston Celtics in 2022 for a 10-day contract, and he managed to record a lone-basket during the team’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The team initially drafted him in 2001 and he has since played for the Phoenix Suns, Atlanta Hawks, and Houston Rockets.
Gilbert Arenas – Washington D.C., $2.5 Million
Gilbert Arenas spent the better part of his 12-year NBA career playing for the Golden State Warriors, Memphis Grizzlies, Orlando Magic, and the Washington Wizards. His career highlights include being a three-time NBA All-Star and a two-time member of the All-NBA Third Team. In 2014, he offloaded his former Great Falls mansion for $2.5M.
Nick Young – Tarzana, $3.25 Million
Nick Young served as the shooting guard for teams like the Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Lakers, Philadelphia 76ers, and Washington Wizards. His career achievements include being a two-time First-team All-Pac-10 and 2018 NBA champion. In 2017, when he started his stint with the Warriors, Young pocketed $3.25M from the sale of his Tarzana home.
Ray Allen – Miami Beach, $50K/Month
Ray Allen started serving as the boys’ varsity head coach at Gulliver Preparatory School. That’s after he concluded his two-decade-long playing career with teams like the Milwaukee Bucks and Miami Heat. Around the time when he played for the Heat, Allen occupied a Miami Beach mansion. Valued at $13.9M, he rented the Tahiti Island Road mansion for $50K a month.
LaMarcus Aldridge – California, $8.35 Million
LaMarcus Aldridge started playing for the Brooklyn Nets in 2021, after playing for the San Antonio Spurs and Portland Trail Blazers. He is a seven-time NBA All-Star and three-time All-NBA Third Team. In 2017, while he was still serving as the Spurs power forward/center, Aldrige sold his California home for $8.35M.
Deron Williams – New York, $26 Million
Deron Williams delivered every time he made appearances as a point guard for the Utah Jazz, Dallas Mavericks, and Cleveland Cavaliers. In 2021, he displayed his other skills when he faced off with Frank Gore during the Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury “Leave No Doubt” boxing event. While playing for the Cavs, Williams no longer needed his Tribeca penthouse.
Kirk Hinrich – Illinois, $4.5 Million
Kirk Hinrich’s 13-year-long career saw him play for National Basketball Association teams like the Chicago Bulls, Washington Wizards, and Atlanta Hawks. His career also accorded him a hefty pay, to be precise, $72M. When he retired in 2017, Hinrich figured that it was time to liquidate the $4.5M held in his former Illinois mansion.
Resting on 5.79 acres, the eight-bedroom abode occupies a hair over 9,000 square feet. Some of its other luxurious amenities include a butler’s pantry accompanying the fully-fitted kitchen, a six-vehicle garage, a sauna, elevator, and resort-quality swimming pool. Hinrich bought the French Country-style abode in 2007 for a reported $2.75M.
Chandler Parsons – Bel-Air, $10.9 Million
Before retiring in January 2022, Chandler Parsons masterfully displayed his skills as a small forward playing for teams like the Dallas Mavericks and Memphis Grizzlies. His senior career kicked off in 2011 when the Houston Rockets drafted him as the 38th overall pick. When he played for the Memphis Grizzlies between 2016 to 2019, Parsons settled into a Bel Air abode.
As per the Los Angeles Times, the immaculate six-bedroom spread reportedly cost him $10.9M. His move to play with the Atlanta Hawks prompted him to list the brick-clad abode in 2019. He fetched a tidy $12.35M from the sale. The swanky farmhouse includes attractive features like a zero-edge pool, an LED-lit spa, and a wet bar.
Jason Kidd – Water Mill, $7.1 Million
As the head coach for the Dallas Mavericks, Jason Kidd has transformed the team’s performance tremendously since he was hired in June 2021. The Mavericks’ winning streak continues in 2022 with a notably impressive defensive rating. Kidd’s defending prowess earned him a spot on the 2021 NBA 75 Team.
Before taking up the Mavericks coaching role, in 2015, he sold his swanky Water Mill mansion for an impressive $7.1M. Kidd bought the house in 2012 for $5M. The abode also offers the best of Hamptons living with cool features like a heated pool, a carriage house with a two-vehicle garage, and a tennis court with a pavilion.
Steve Nash – Paradise Valley, $3.175 Million
Former NBA star Steve Nash assumed the role as the Brooklyn Nets head coach in September 2020. He made the news in 2022 for confirming that the Nets were not planning on trading James Harden. In 2015, he left his playing days behind after enjoying a 19-year-long career with teams like the Los Angeles Lakers.
In readiness for the next chapter, Nash also listed the deluxe Paradise Valley house that he once owned. He finally sold the sprawling pad in 2017 for $3.175M. The Tuscan-style residence is divided into three wings and includes a courtyard entry, a library, a wine cellar, and a game room. The grounds also house a basketball court, spa, and pool.
Magic Johnson – Southern California, $7.3 Million
There’s no debating that former basketball star Earvin “Magic” Johnson is a living legend. Many consider him the best point guard of all time, and upon retiring in 1996, he was honored as one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA” history. After living in Beverly Hills for years, Johnson and his family bought a $7.6M vacation house in Orange County.
The masterpiece of designer Michael Kreiss, the California residence is a sight to behold. The Mediterranean-style home comes with five bedrooms, seven bathrooms, a home theater, a deck, a wine cellar, and an elevator. Johnson is yet another legend who was selected as part of the 2021 NBA 75 Team.
Gordon Hayward – Rancho Santa Fe, $3.35 Million
A power forward/ small forward for the Charlotte Hornets, Gordon Hayward was previously signed by the Boston Celtics on a four-year contract worth $120M. He was traded to his current team in 2020 on a $28.5M deal, making him the largest traded-player exception in the history of the league. While playing for the Utah Jazz between 2010 to 2017, Gordon bought a home in Rancho Santa Fe.
According to a Los Angeles Times report, he dropped $3.35M for the sunny California spread. Set on two acres, the opulent compound includes six bedrooms, a tennis court, maid’s quarters, and a guest house. Hayward later sold the house in 2020 for $3.9M.
Tony Parker – San Antonio, $900K
Four-time NBA championship winner Tony Parker is widely considered one of the greatest basketballers of our time. After a great run in the world of basketball, he quit the game in June 2019. While playing for the San Antonio Spurs, Pippen purchased the pictured mansion. He listed the residence previously shared with his ex-wife, Eva Longoria, in 2009 for $900K.
In December 2021, Parker put up yet another lavish address for sale offering it to anyone with $19.5M to spare. Located within the Anaqua Springs Ranch, the compound covers more than 50 acres and features a six-bedroom residence, a waterpark, a fruit orchard, a practice room, and a greenhouse.
Tim Duncan – Spicewood, $945K
Tim Duncan made a huge impact while playing for the San Antonio Spurs and later coaching the same team. Since retiring in 2016, most of his time is spent running the Tim Duncan Foundation. The organization offers health, sports, education, and awareness-centric programs.
Two years before retiring, he listed his Spicewood abode for sale after calling it home for the better part of a decade. The five-time NBA champion spent $1.25M on the house and opted to sell it at a loss when he listed it for 945K. The stunning residence offers five bedrooms, a double-height living room, and a chef’s kitchen.
Scottie Pippen – Highland Park, $1.8 Million
Retired NBA Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen played for teams like the Chicago Bulls, Houston Rockets, and Portland Trail Blazers. The seven-time NBA All-star, alongside Michael Jordan, is credited for propelling the Bulls to championship wins. In 2021, his list of honors expanded when he was named to the NBA 75 Team.
During his career, he was fortunate enough to occupy a 10,000-square-foot home. Pippen purchased the residence in 2004 for $2.225 and listed the house in 2016. The asking price was $3.1M but there were no takers. Five years after the home went on the market, it finally exchanged ownership. The buyer spent just under $2M for the Highland Park mansion.
Karl Malone – Salt Lake City, $2.5 Million
A leading NBA Scorer, Karl Malone, also known as the Mailman, was one of the greatest power forwards in the league’s history. Kicking off his career with the Utah Jazz, he recorded 36.928K points. His list of achievements also includes being a 14-time NBA All-Star, 11-time member of the All-NBA First Team, and in 2021, he was elected as part of the NBA 75 Team.
Malone spent part of his $55M fortune buying a residence in Salt Lake City. In 2005, he listed the abode for sale at a whopping $6.1M. The home did not move for 17 months, even after a significant price cut. The residence eventually found a new owner who bought it for $2.5M via bidding.
Allen Iverson – Georgia, $1.05 Million
Allen Iverson is at the top of the list of the greatest NBA guards. His list of achievements includes being a Hall of Famer, eight-time NBA steals leader, and four-time NBA scoring champion. In 2021, he expanded his ventures to include “The Iverson Collection” which is a joint cannabis business partnership with Al Harrington.
Iverson banked an estimated $250M from his career explaining why he invested in an Atlanta address in 2016 for $2.19M. Sadly, in 2013, the residence went under foreclosure. The elegant home with European aesthetics also features a gorgeous outdoor porch area, jacuzzi, swing set, six bedrooms, and nine bathrooms. It sold for $1.05M.
Dennis Rodman – Orange County, $1.1 Million
Dennis Rodman is amongst the list of basketball legends who made it to the 2021 NBA 75 team. His career kicked off in 1986, and by the time he quit in 2006, he had five NBA championships to his name. The long career also came with a huge paycheck, part of which he spent purchasing a 5,000-square-foot spread in Orange County.
Nestled within the Saddle Hill Ranch, the mansion was constructed in 1976. It features amenities like a step-down living room, skylights, and vaulted ceilings. The five-bedroom residence sheltered the NBA Hall of Fame inductee for less than a year before he sold it for $1.1M, as per public records.
Manu Ginóbili – Alamo City, $1.1795 Million
Emanuel David Ginobili hung his boots after a 23-year NBA career. He was one of the few players to win an Olympic gold medal, EuroLeague title, and an NBA championship. Ginobili spent 16 years of his playing career with theSan Antonio Spurs. Since 2021, he serves as the Spurs’ special advisor.
He once lived in an Alamo City abode constructed in 2004. After 12 years, he placed the house on the market, asking for $2M. With no buyers coming forth, Ginobili was forced to slash the price down to $1.179M. The residence feature four bedrooms, a wine cellar, a game room, a gourmet kitchen, and a private oasis complete with a pond and pool.
