When NBA Legends Spend Money Like It’s Nothing

Money is no object for NBA superstars — but how they spend it will still leave you speechless.
From apocalypse-ready armored trucks to $100 million yachts, here’s a look at the stupidly expensive things NBA legends own!

1. J.R. Smith: A Zombie Apocalypse Truck for $500,000

After securing a $20+ million contract, J.R. Smith splurged on a $500,000 Terradyne Gurkha, an armored military vehicle.
Built with bulletproof glass, indestructible tires, and capable of withstanding .50 caliber rounds and RPGs, this beast looks straight out of a Grand Theft Auto heist.

Apparently, J.R. was preparing for the end of the world.

2. LeBron James: A $20 Million Jewelry Empire

LeBron James isn’t just a basketball king—he’s a jewelry king too.
His collection includes:

A 14k gold lion pendant encrusted with 35 carats of diamonds — with glowing eyes.

A $6.5 million Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime watch, among the rarest in the world.

Dozens of diamond-studded chains and watches from Rolex, Richard Mille, and Patek Philippe.

In total?
LeBron’s jewelry and watch collection is estimated to be over $20 million!

3. Dwyane Wade: $4 Million Diamond Sneakers

Dwyane Wade keeps it flashy:

He owns a one-of-one pair of Way of Wade 4 sneakers, worth $4 million, encrusted with diamonds, sapphires, and 18-karat gold.

The design honors Chinese New Year — and when he wore them publicly, he had armed security guarding them.

Not to mention, Wade customized a Mercedes-Maybach S580 with a full basketball leather interior!

4. Stephen Curry: Love for Speed Almost Killed Him

Stephen Curry is obsessed with cars, especially Porsches.

He owns a Porsche 911 Turbo and a Porsche Panamera, totaling over $350,000.

But in 2018, his love for speed nearly ended in tragedy.

Driving through rainy conditions, Curry’s Porsche was smashed by a Lexus and then hit again from behind.
Miraculously, Curry walked away unharmed—but his Porsche was completely totaled.

Afterward, Curry made a life-changing decision:
He bought a $8 million penthouse at the Four Seasons Residences in San Francisco, on the 30th floor —
Just to live five minutes from the arena instead of risking a 25-minute commute through crazy traffic.

Only Stephen Curry could turn survival instincts into a real estate flex.

5. Shaquille O’Neal: Cars to Honor Kobe Bryant

Shaq‘s garage is legendary:

A Cadillac Eldorado straight out of Scarface.

A custom-painted Dodge Hellcat.

Escalades with scissor doors.

But his most touching purchase?

A $455,000 Rolls-Royce, customized with Kobe Bryant’s face and the Black Mamba logo—a rolling tribute to his brotherhood with Kobe.

6. Michael Jordan: King of the Land, Sea, and Air

Michael Jordan doesn’t do anything halfway:

He owns a 230-foot superyacht worth $80 million, with a full basketball court, Jacuzzi, gym, and eight luxury cabins.

His private jet, a Gulfstream G550 customized with his Air Jordan logo and jersey number, set him back $61 million.

MJ literally flexes… from the skies to the seas.

7. Allen Iverson: The $200 Million Meltdown

Allen Iverson lived fast—and spent faster.

At his peak, he blew through:

Over $150,000 a month on clothes, jewelry, cars, and parties.

He once forgot where he parked a Bentley, so he just bought a new one.

Massive gambling losses, sometimes up to $1 million a night.

Eventually, the money ran out.
Iverson filed for bankruptcy, famously admitting during his divorce hearing:

“I don’t even have money for a cheeseburger.”

Luckily, a secret clause in his Reebok contract set aside $32 million, which he’ll access when he turns 53.

Final Takeaway

NBA legends spend money on things most of us can’t even dream of.

But for Stephen Curry, after nearly losing his life in a rainy crash, he learned the most valuable thing he could buy wasn’t a Porsche or a penthouse—

It was time.

And that’s a flex no amount of diamonds can match.

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