Shaquille O’Neal is legendary both on and off the court. But as big as his brand and earnings are, he’s not the only—or even always the highest—post-NBA success story. Several former stars quietly amassed fortunes through savvy business deals, investments, and ventures that many fans don’t know about. Some may very well rival or exceed what Shaq has built. Below are six former NBA players whose wealth trajectories might surprise you—and shed light on what happens when athletes reinvent themselves.
