These are the richest NBA stars

[post_page_title]Nene – $40 million[/post_page_title]

The Brazilian center for the Houston Rockets is estimated to be worth around $40 million. Nene was the 7th overall pick in the 2002 draft, taken by the Knicks but traded to the Nuggets.

Nene – $40 million

So far throughout his 15-year career, Nene has earned over $123 million in salaries alone. His highest paychecks were worth $13 million, a sum he earned for four years while with the Washington Wizards. The big man is averaging 12.0 PPG, 6.3 rebounds and 1.9 assists so far for his career.

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