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Jeanie Buss’ Net Worth Compared to LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Shaquille O’Neal

Published 05/11/2022, 8:30 AM EDT

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The NBA is home to some of the richest sports personalities in the world. The top players in the league get huge contracts that make them some of the biggest earners in the sports world. However, they aren’t the only ones with a huge bank balance. The team owners and executives that get the stars paid also have deep pockets. But how rich are they as compared to the players?

A sports executive, Jeanie Buss is the controlling owner and president of the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA. Her father was the late Jerry Buss, who owned the Lakers. The current record indicates that her net worth is $500 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.

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She has achieved so much at such a young age as she started her career when she was 19 years old. The Los Angeles Strings, a professional tennis team, was under her management. In addition to that, she became the owner of a roller hockey team called the Los Angeles Blades.

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Aside from being president of the Great Western Forum, she has done everything to make her career shine at such an early age. In the end, she became vice president of the Lakers franchise when her father passed away. While Jerry’s six children share ownership of this team. Yet Jeanie played a crucial role in maintaining the team’s strong leadership.

The net worth of LeBron James

While his current team is not performing well at this stage, you can never question his ability. He is known as the King of the NBA. His success in the NBA has been everything he’s ever dreamed of in terms of money, fame, and in the game. Reports from 2022 indicate that he has a net worth of $480 million.

How much does Stephen Curry expect to be worth in 2022?

Stephen, the greatest shooter in history, is playing well with his current team, the Golden State Warriors. 

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They have a great record in this season and are looking good to reach the Western Conference Finals. We can also take a look at his net worth based on celebrity net worth, which estimates that he is worth $160 million. The net worth of this NBA player comes from both his impressive games and the endorsements he receives.

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How much money does former NBA player Shaquille O’Neal have?

Shaq, who played basketball professionally in the NBA for many years, is now a businessman and a sports analyst. His current net worth is $400 million, making him one of the richest NBA players in history. His killer performance and brand endorsements have helped him achieve success in many ways during those 19 years in the NBA.

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In the current situation, NBA is a great career that gives you both fame and money, as we can see with the current players. How do you feel about this? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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Anshika Rai

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Anshika Rai is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. She is currently pursuing her bachelor's degree in journalism and mass communication. Anshika has been following NBA for many years now.
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Arunaditya Aima