These are the richest NBA stars


[post_page_title]Yao Ming – $120 million[/post_page_title]
Yao Ming didn’t play in the NBA for too long, only eight seasons, which is nothing compared to other superstars nowadays. But the Chinese big guy was able to earn himself an estimated net worth of $120 million.

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Yao Ming – $120 million

Yao spent his entire career with the Houston Rockets, and in 2012-11 earned a $17.6 million salary. But he was plagued by injury and didn’t live up to expectations that season. Other than playing, Yao made money from deals that include McDonald’s. In 2011, he ranked as the 11th most marketable athlete in the world.

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