Magic Johnson
Even when he was still a young man in high school, everyone could see that Magic Johnson was an amazing basketball player. He joined the basketball program of Michigan State and further cemented his status as a talented baller. The Lakers chose him during the first round of the NBA Draft in 1979. In 1991, he retired and shocked fans with his decision. He also publicly announced that he contracted HIV. After some time away from the court, he returned to the paint but retired for good in 2000. At the age of 61, he is one of the wealthiest basketball players in history. He has a net worth of $600 million, although his career earnings only totaled $125 million. His incredible fortune might have been the result of his previous project in which he boosted Best Buy locations in different urban areas across the nation.
Alex Morgan
We are glad that more people are now paying attention to the female soccer scene. Women’s teams are getting more love! Alex Morgan is a member of the Orlando Pride in the National Women’s Soccer League, which is considered the greatest in the United States. Before she joined the league in 2011, she was on the California Golden Bears at the University of California Berkeley. A year after that, she became the youngest person to join the US team at the FIFA Women’s World Cup at the age of 22. She has made a million bucks or so as a soccer player, although her published works and partnerships with brands like Panasonic and Nike have helped her boost her fortune to $3.2 million.