5 NBA superstars who went broke after retiring

From multimillion-dollar contracts to living on the streets, the fast life of NBA stars often ends with financial ruin. Ballin' to broke in no time.

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AI's excessive spending on cars and gifts for his inner circle left him bankrupt by 2010. Only his lifetime deal with Reebok offered financial stability.

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Rodman's extravagant lifestyle and "bad boy" persona led to financial instability, fines on and off the court, legal troubles, and decreased net worth.

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Shawn Kemp's finances suffered due to personal choices. He has $5M left in assets and must support 6 families, plus legal fees from drug possession charges.

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Antoine Walker's downfall from millionaire to bankrupt was rapid, attributed to gambling habits and legal fees. He has since recovered and appears on ESPN's NBA shows.

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Baker's widely-known battles with alcohol and addiction led to financial crisis. He overcame and transformed his life by managing Starbucks and coaching the Milwaukee Bucks.

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5 NBA superstars who went broke after retiring

From multimillion-dollar contracts to living on the streets, the fast life of NBA stars often ends with financial ruin. Ballin' to broke in no time.

AI's excessive spending on cars and gifts for his inner circle left him bankrupt by 2010. Only his lifetime deal with Reebok offered financial stability.

Allen Iverson

Career Earnings: $154.8 million

Rodman's extravagant lifestyle and "bad boy" persona led to financial instability, fines on and off the court, legal troubles, and decreased net worth.

Dennis Rodman

Career Earnings: $26.3 million

Shawn Kemp's finances suffered due to personal choices. He has $5M left in assets and must support 6 families, plus legal fees from drug possession charges.

Shawn Kemp

Career Earnings: $91.5 million

Antoine Walker's downfall from millionaire to bankrupt was rapid, attributed to gambling habits and legal fees. He has since recovered and appears on ESPN's NBA shows.

Antoine Walker

Career Earnings: $108.1 million

Baker's widely-known battles with alcohol and addiction led to financial crisis. He overcame and transformed his life by managing Starbucks and coaching the Milwaukee Bucks.

Vin baker

Career Earnings: $97.4 million

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