Magic Johnson – $600 Million

With earnings of $600 million, retired NBA superstar Magic Johnson has proven to be one of the most enduring personalities in the sport and a highly successful entrepreneur. During his 13 seasons as a Lakers point guard, Johnson earned approximately $18 million. Today, the player who later returned as a coach is the founder of Magic Johnson Enterprises is also one of the owners of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Johnson’s company owns over 100 Starbucks outlets, several Burger King locations, and several T.G.I Friday’s stores. In 2020, the five-time NBA champion partnered with Uncle Bud’s Hemp, expanding to include hemp and CBD retailing in his portfolio.