Singers and actors are not the only ones who rake in multi-million dollar earnings on a regular basis, as successful athletes are also capable of making a huge fortune in an instant. Many of them love treating themselves to the finer things in life, and one of the things they love buying is a lavish mansion.
Their homes are everything you could expect from an estate with a massive price tag and some of the amenities they have are truly jaw-dropping. Let's take a look at the homes of some of the most popular athletes we know of and let's see just how much it cost them to move in.
Tiger Woods - Pro Golfer - Jupiter Island, $54.5 Million
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Tiger Woods might have had his fair share of controversies in the past but people will never forget how good he is in playing golf. He owns a massive estate in Jupiter Island that is reported to be worth a whopping $54.5 million. Of course, he has his own private 3.5-acre golf course.
His backyard is also massive and he has a spacious swimming pool and a separate lap pool. He also has his own tennis court and gym. Woods hadn't had a major win in more than a decade but he made a comeback in 2019 when he won the Masters Tournament.
Michael Jordan - Chicago Bulls - Chicago, $14.9 Million
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Michael Jordan is one of the most legendary players in the NBA scene. He was a six-time NBA Champion with the Chicago Bulls. He made a lot of money over the years and was able to buy some lavish homes. The one you see above is his former estate in Chicago that is listed with a $14.9 million asking price.
Anyone who buys this place might not even want to head out anymore because there is a putting green, swimming pool, basketball court, wine cellar, and cigar room inside the residence. Jordan is "grandpa Michael" as of 2019 because his daughter Jasmine welcomed her first child in May.
Muhammad Ali - Heavyweight - Hancock Park, $17 Million
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Muhammad Ali is an iconic professional boxer who is dubbed as The Greatest. Sadly, he passed away back in 2016 due to septic shock. His former estate in Hancock Park was placed on the real estate market earlier in 2019 with an asking price of $17 million.
He first purchased the mansion back in 1979 and owned it for about seven years. The seven-bedroom home is about 14,500 square feet and talented architect John C. Austin was the one who designed the house. According to records, the last owners of the place bought it for $2.5 million back in 2001.
Larry Bird - Boston Celtics - Florida, $4.6 Million
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Larry Bird had a fruitful career with the Boston Celtics. He was a three-time NBA Champion with them. He has a deluxe house in Naples, Florida that he once decided to place on the market but he eventually just took down the ad and kept it.
His four-bedroom home has a swimming pool, a tiki hut, and a home theater. 2013 was the year he listed it for $4.8 million and he later even slashed about $200K from the pricetag. Bird was formerly the basketball operations president of the Indiana Pacers but he retired from the position back in 2017.
Michael Phelps - Olympic Swimmer - Paradise Valley, $3.5 Million
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Michael Phelps used to be a professional swimmer who represented the United States at the Olympics. He is known for taking home a ton of gold medals whenever he competes. In 2015, he spent about $2.5 million for a new home in Paradise Valley, Arizona.
The house had five bedrooms and of course, a nice pool. He doesn't own the place anymore because somebody bought it from him back in 2018 for $3.5 million. He welcomed his second child with his wife that same year and he reportedly wanted to move into a bigger home with his family.
Joe Montana - San Francisco 49ers - California, $35 Million
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Joe Montana can look back at his football career with the San Francisco 49ers and feel very accomplished because he won the Super Bowl four times with them. He was also part of eight Pro Bowls. He owns a lavish 500-acre estate Calistoga, California that will truly blow your mind.
The main mansion is beautiful and all the furniture you will see inside the place are well-designed. His estate has its own equestrian center, an olive farm, creeks, and vineyards. He was once trying to find a buyer for his estate but when he couldn't find one, he took it off the market.
Dennis Rodman - Chicago Bulls - Orange County, $1.1 Million
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Dennis Rodman is already enjoying his retirement today but he definitely had an amazing NBA career in days gone by. He notably won the NBA Championship thrice with the Chicago Bulls. Photographed above is his former five-bedroom residence in Orange County.
He reportedly only owned the estate for less than a year. The next owner bought it from him for $1.1 million but in 2018, the house was seen on the market again with a $2.35 million price tag. Some of its amenities include a horse corral, storage barn, and a swimming pool.
Troy Aikman - Dallas Cowboys - Dallas, $5.4 Million
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Troy Aikman is not new to real estate investing and he has bought and sold different kinds of homes in the past. The house you see above is the estate he owned in Dallas, Texas, that he purchased for $4.25 million back in 2013. It comes with six bedrooms, a home theater, a pool, and a wine cellar.
When he placed it on the market, he was asking $5.95 million for it but the new owners of the house were able to get it for $5.4 million. Aikman was a three-time Super Bowl Champion with the Dallas Cowboys. Since 2017, he has been married to Catherine Mooty.
Floyd Mayweather - Welterweight - Beverly Hills, $25.5 Million
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If you know who Floyd Mayweather Jr. is, then you would know that he can afford anything he wants. His boxing career made him extremely wealthy and he has been living a lavish lifestyle all these years. Back in 2017, he bought a new home in Beverly Hills for $25.5 million.
His beautifully-designed home has six bedrooms, massive walk-in closets, a movie theater, a wine cellar, and a swimming pool. Sources say he invested an extra $500K to get high-end furniture for his place. Mayweather Jr. has retired already but he did fight Tenshin Nasukawa in Japan back on December 31, 2018, for entertainment purposes.
LeBron James - Los Angeles Lakers - Ohio, $9.2 Million
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LeBron James is a successful NBA star who has been playing for the Los Angeles Lakers since 2018. He previously played for the Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat. Even when he was just a rookie, he was already able to afford a $9.2 million-worth property in Ohio.
It's a 30,000-square-foot home that has six bedrooms, a movie theater, bowling alley, barbershop, and recording studio. He spends a lot of time in Los Angeles today but it looks like he doesn't want to get rid of his Ohio estate just yet. In case you didn't know, James is currently the most-followed NBA star on Instagram.
Bo Jackson - Los Angeles Raiders - Illinois, $1.08 Million
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Bo Jackson was able to pursue an NFL career and play for the Los Angeles Raiders but he was also able to play baseball professionally. During the early '90s, he moved into a new home in Burr Ridge, Illinois but he hasn't really shared any photos of the inside of the place.
Public records state that this investment of his cost him around $1.08 million. We're sure he will be able to sell it for a higher price when he puts it on the market in the future. In 2016, Jackson made it into the Shrine of the Eternals of the Baseball Reliquary.
Wayne Gretzky - Edmonton Oilers - California, $5.85 Million
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Wayne Gretzky is a notable ice hockey player from Canada who is well recognized for winning the Stanley Cup four times with the Edmonton Oilers. Back in 2009, he invested his earnings in a new home in Westlake Village, California. The five-bedroom residence was about 8,711 square feet.
The interior and exterior design of the house was like a work of art. He later listed the place for $10.5 million but the new owners were able to get it from him for $5.85 million back in 2017. Today, Gretzky is a businessman who owns several restaurants, a distillery, and a winery.
Kevin Garnett - Minnesota Timberwolves - Massachusetts, $4.85 Million
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Kevin Garnett spent most of his NBA career with the Minnesota Timberwolves but his one-time NBA Championship win in 2008 happened during his run with the Boston Celtics. He accumulated massive earnings over the years and he was able to purchase unique homes like the one you see above.
This was his estate in Concord, Massachusetts that he got for $4.65 million back in 2007. The 11,000-square-foot home has five bedrooms, a wine cellar, and a media room. The house was listed back in 2013 with a $4.85 million asking price. In 2019, Garnett appeared in the movie called Uncut Gems.
Drew Brees – New Orleans Saints - New Orleans, $1.6 Million
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NFL player Drew Brees has been playing for the New Orleans Saints since 2006 and he has won the Super Bowl once with them so far. The same year he started playing for the Saints, he bought a property in New Orleans for $1.6 million. It's a four-bedroom house that has an open floor plan and a cozy interior.
He has typical "celebrity home" amenities like a swimming pool and wine cellar. He also has a home in Kauai that he is currently selling for $1.7 million. Brees was able to put up a restaurant with businessman Brandon Landry earlier in 2019.
David Beckham - Manchester United - London, $40.8 Million
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David Beckham is one of the most popular soccer players in history and he has been able to buy some pretty lavish homes over the years. He and his family live in an estate in London that is estimated to be worth a whopping $40.8 million.
They had some home remodeling done back in 2016 and that alone cost them around $10.5 million. They haven't given a proper tour of their home but you can always catch snippets of different areas of their home in their social media posts. In 2020, Beckham will officially be one of the owners of Inter Miami CF.
Anna Kournikova - Pro Tennis Player - Miami, $9.4 Million
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Anna Kournikova is a former tennis player from Russia who had an amazing doubles career with Martina Hingis. Unfortunately, she had to retire early due to spinal and back problems she had. She acquired the house you see above about a year before retiring.
She bought it for $5 million and the estate has a nice and spacious backyard that also includes a large swimming pool. She later listed the place in 2011 with a $9.4 million price tag. Kournikova lives a quiet life today and is happily married to singer Enrique Iglesias.
Kobe Bryant - Recently Passed - Los Angeles Lakers - Orange County, $6.1 Million
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Kobe Bryant made a massive fortune thanks to his NBA career and this is why buying homes that come with multi-million dollar price tags is not a problem for him. Back in 2001, he was able to purchase a house in Newport Coast, California that had a total of four bedrooms.
The amenities of the estate include a movie theater, a salon, a swimming pool, and a gym. He priced the mansion at $8.6 million when he first listed it but he was only able to sell it for $6.1 million. In 2019, Bryant welcomed his fourth child with his beautiful wife Vanessa.
Dwight Howard - Los Angeles Lakers, Florida, $3.5 Million
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Dwight Howard is a basketball player who previously played for the Houston Rockets and Orlando Magic but as of 2019, he's back to playing for the Los Angeles Lakers. He once owned a cool mansion in Longwood, Florida that is about 10,698 square feet.
The place features a resort-like pool area, a home theater, and a wine room. He sold the place for $3.4 million back in 2014 but the new owners later listed the place in 2017 for $3.5 million. It's still up for grabs today so you might want to consider this estate if you are looking to buy a new home.
Martina Navratilova - Pro Tennis Player - Florida, $2.5 Million
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Martina Navratilova is considered to be one of the most successful tennis players in history. She had an impressive 18 Grand Slam wins during her career. Photographed above is her former house in Nokomis, Florida that she sold back in 2008 for $2.5 million.
The best parts of the estate are the swimming pool and the private dock that can accommodate two small boats. Navratilova has been in retirement since 2006 and although she worked as a tennis coach for a while, it didn't last long.
Blake Griffin - Detroit Pistons - Pacific Palisades, $11 Million
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Blake Griffin started his NBA career with the Los Angeles Clippers but he signed up with the Detroit Pistons in 2018. In 2013, he made a $9-million-worth investment and started calling Pacific Palisades his new home. His new six-bedroom house was 9,572 square feet.
He had a swimming pool, basketball court, movie theater, and a beautiful kitchen. He placed the house on the market back in 2018 with a nearly $12 million price tag but he brought the price down to about $11 million earlier in 2019. There has been no word yet whether or not he has found a buyer already.
Derek Jeter - New York Yankees - New York, $14.75 Million
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The lavish mansion you see in the photos above is being sold by baseball player Derek Jeter and his asking price is said to be at $14.75 million. He actually just got it for $425K back in 2003 but years of home remodeling allowed him to increase the value of the estate.
The house has a nice swimming pool, five kitchens, a game room, and a replica of the Statue of Liberty. Jeter previously played for the New York Yankees and he won the World Series five times with them. Today, he serves as the Miami Marlins' chief executive officer.
Rory McIlroy - Pro Golfer - Florida, $11.5 Million
Northern Ireland native Rory McIlroy is one of the names to beat in the golf scene. He topped the Official World Golf Ranking for more than 100 weeks. Photographed above is his former property in Florida that he sold in 2018 for about $11.5 million.
The sale was a loss for him since he was initially asking $12.9 million. The mansion's interior is trendy and updated, and it comes with a putting green and swimming pool. McIlroy is still active, and he is currently ranked fourth in the world.
Stephen Curry - NBA PLayer - Walnut Creek, $2.94 Million
Stephen Curry is among the biggest NBA stars today, and he has been enjoying his career with the Golden State Warriors since 2009. He won a total of three NBA Championships with the team so far. The cool mansion above is his former estate in Walnut Creek, California.
He purchased the home in 2015 for $3.2 million. It's about 7,520 square feet, and it comes with a game room and wine cellar. He sold the place in 2017 for only $2.94 million. In 2020, Curry launched a show on Youtube titled Ultimate Home Championships.
Shaquille O’Neal - NBA Player/Sports Analyst - Florida, $19.5 Million
Shaquille O’Neal garnered multi-million dollar earnings from his career in the NBA. He had a great run with teams like the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat. He’s already retired from playing today, and he’s currently working for Inside the NBA as a sports analyst.
He owned many nice houses over the years, one of which is in Florida. He first bought the place in 1993 for $3.95 million. It has an aquarium-themed room and an indoor basketball court. The mansion is currently on the market with an asking price of $19.5 million.
Tom Brady - NFL Player - Brookline, $33.9 Million
Tom Brady is a big name in the football scene, for he won the Super Bowl six times with the New England Patriots. Having a massive salary allowed him to purchase extremely lavish homes. The house above is his Brookline estate that got removed from the market in 2020.
Its last listing price was $33.9 million, and they will eventually list it again once the pandemic is over. Every inch of the place screams luxury, and some of its amenities are a yoga studio and a wine room. In 2020, Brady officially signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Peyton Manning - NFL Player - Denver, $4.575 Million
Many athletes opt for a modern mansion, but it looks like football player Peyton Manning doesn't mind living in a house that's more old-school. He owns an estate in Denver that has a value of $4.575 million. The decors and furniture are simple, but it still makes the place cozy.
Its amenities include a billiards room and a wine cellar. Manning played for the Denver Broncos and Indianapolis Colts in the past and had two Super Bowl wins. He entered retirement in 2016. In 2019, he started hosting a docu-series called Peyton's Places.
Serena Williams - Tennis Player - Beverly Hills, $7 Million
Serena Williams is a hugely successful female tennis player. There were eight occasions so far wherein she held the number one spot of the Women's Tennis Association rankings. Her career made her a multi-millionaire, and she can easily invest in real estate whenever she wants.
She owns a gorgeous Beverly Hills estate that cost her around $6.7 million. The interior is modern and cozy, and she has a large backyard with a pool. Her place looks perfect for barbecues with friends. As of September 2020, Williams is ninth in the world, according to the WTA rankings.
Roger Federer - Tennis Player - Switzerland, $8.1 Million
Tennis star Roger Federer has one of the most modern and luxurious houses on this list. His mansion in Switzerland got built from scratch, and sources estimate its value today to be at $8.1 million. The estate boasts an underground parking area, an upscale gym, and a swimming pool.
Federer's success in tennis is what made his fortune grow tremendously. He is a 20-time Grand Slam singles winner. He also topped the ATP rankings for a total of 310 weeks. Federer is currently taking a break from playing because he's recovering from his knee surgery. He said he's going to make a comeback in 2021.
Cristiano Ronaldo - Soccer Player - Spain, $1.6 Million
Cristiano Ronaldo is among the most successful soccer players in the world. His massive salary allows him to buy luxurious homes without any hesitation. The estate above is the residence he purchased in 2019 for $1.6 million. It's his second home in Marbella.
The house features a modern open plan design, and it comes with amenities like a pool, wine cellar, and cinema. Ronaldo is part of the national team of Portugal and the Juventus soccer club. As of 2020, he's the most-followed person on Instagram with his current follower count of 239 million.
Lionel Messi - Soccer Player - Barcelona, $7.1 Million
Another soccer star on this list is Lionel Messi. He currently captains the national team of Argentina and the soccer club Barcelona. He has always been a resident of Barcelona, and as his affluence grew, he was able to buy himself a gorgeous home there.
Sources estimate that his mansion is worth around £5.5milion or $7.1 million. He has a room in his house that has his collection of soccer jerseys. The home also comes with a spacious backyard, perfect for him to teach his kids soccer. Messi announced in 2020 that he wants to leave his soccer club, but he didn't push through with it to avoid legal disputes.
Barry Bonds - Retired Baseball Player - Beverly Hills, $23 Million
Barry Bonds is a former Major League Baseball who played for teams like the San Francisco Giants and Pittsburgh Pirates. He got named an All-Star fourteen times in his career. He formerly owned a deluxe house in Beverly Hills, and its latest owners sold it in 2019 for $23 million.
The home is 17,100 square feet, and it has a swimming pool, a game room, an elevator, a sports court, and a spacious guest house. He initially let go of the place for $22 million in 2014. In August 2018, the San Francisco Giants officially retired Bonds' number 25 jersey.
Jeff Gordon - Race Car Driver - North Carolina, Price Undisclosed
Jeff Gordon grew a massive fortune in the bank through his career as a NASCAR driver. He spent about 23 seasons competing in the Sprint Cup Series. With the wealth he accumulated, he purchased a lovely house in Charlotte, North Carolina.
It's interior and exterior design is beautiful, and he gets to enjoy amenities like a swimming pool, a wine cellar, and a billiards room. The home is undeniably big enough for his family of four. Gordon is not a full-time racer anymore, but he's still well-involved in the racing industry because he's a Fox NASCAR announcer.
Jimmie Johnson - Race Car Driver - New York, $14.25 Million
Jimmie Johnson is a successful stock car racer. He was able to win the NASCAR Cup Series seven times so far. He's still active as we speak and races for Hendrick Motorsports in the No. 48 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE. When he's not racing, Johnson gets to relax in his cozy New York City apartment.
PageSix says the race car driver purchased his home for $14.25 million in 2013. The interior of the place is exquisite and modern, and it looks like they picked the decorations carefully. Johnson announced in 2019 that he wouldn't be a full-time racer anymore once the 2020 season ends.
John Wall - NBA Player - Maryland, $4.9 Million
John Wall is a 30-year-old NBA player who has been a member of the Washington Wizards since 2010. He must be thankful for his salary because he got to buy a $4.9 million-worth estate. His lavish residence is in Potomac, Maryland.
It's about 17,350 square feet, and it has eight bedrooms. Its amenities include a volleyball court, tennis court, a game room, a putting green, a swimming pool, a home theater, and an indoor basketball court. Wall had to take a break during the 2020 season because he had to recover from his left heel and Achilles tendon injuries properly.
Dirk Nowitzki - NBA Player - Dallas, $5.75 Million
Dirk Nowitzki has no problem coming up with the funds to buy a massive estate in Dallas because of how wealthy his basketball career made him. He bought his mansion in Dallas in 2019 for $5.75 million, and sources say it used to belong to the late billionaire Charles Wyly.
The 11,394-square-foot residence has a spacious kitchen, a solarium/greenhouse, an indoor pool, and an entertainment room. Nowitzki was a one-time NBA champion with the Dallas Mavericks, but he officially retired in 2019. He can now solely focus on raising his three children with his wife, Jessica Olsson.
Chris Paul - NBA Player - Los Angeles, $11.05 Million
Chris Paul previously played for the Los Angeles Clippers and Houston Rockets, but he officially joined the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2019. The mansion you see above is his former estate in Calabasas. The six-bedroom home features a Mediterranean theme.
He originally bought it for $8.995 million, but he later sold it for $11.05 million. The house comes with a basketball court, a spa, a barbeque island, and a swimming pool. Paul got named an NBA All-star for the tenth time in his career in 2020. He's married to Jada Crawley, and they're currently raising two kids together.
Chris Bosh - Retired NBA Player - Pacific Palisades, $14.5 Million
Chris Bosh started his professional basketball career with the Toronto Raptors, but he later experienced more success once he transferred to Miami Heat. He won the NBA Championship twice with the team. The mansion above is the former Pacific Palisades residence he owned.
The place's highlights were its massive master's bedroom, its high-tech home theater, and a resort-like infinity swimming pool. Since he isn't staying here much, he allowed people to rent it for $45K monthly. He eventually listed the house with a $14.5 million price tag. In 2019, Bosh officially retired from the NBA.
Deron Williams - Retired NBA Player - New York, $26 Million
Deron Williams is a former basketball player who's currently trying to sell one of his properties on the real estate market. We're talking about his former Manhattan penthouse that's up for grabs with an asking price of $26 million. He originally asked for $33.5 million when it got listed in 2015.
The apartment has six bedrooms, and it features high ceilings, a custom floating staircase, and a spacious terrace. It was previously on the rental market, and Adele was a former tenant. Williams played for the New Jersey/Brooklyn Nets and Utah Jazz, but he retired after his stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2017.
Scottie Pippen - Retired NBA Player - Illinois, $2.1 Million
Scottie Pippen had an NBA career that lasted for seventeen seasons, and his most outstanding achievement was becoming a six-time NBA Champion with the Chicago Bulls. He has been trying to sell a deluxe house in Illinois, and its price tag reportedly increased to $2.1 million in 2020.
The home comes with fantastic amenities like a theater, wine cellar, and swimming pool, but the place's biggest attraction is the indoor basketball court with a Bulls theme. Pippen has been retired since 2005, and, as of 2020, he doesn't work as the Bulls' public relations ambassador anymore.
Magic Johnson - Retired NBA Player - California, Price Undisclosed
Magic Johnson's time with the Los Angeles Lakers made a massive fortune, and he was able to experience five NBA Championship wins during his career. He got so wealthy that he was able to buy more than one home in California. The estate above is his Sothern California mansion.
The interior of the place feels luxurious, and designer Michael Kreiss was the brains behind it. This house of his is the perfect escape from when he gets bored in his Beverly Hills home. Johnson now wants to focus on being an NBA Ambassador, so he quit from being the Lakers' basketball operations president in 2019.
Kyle Lowry - NBA Player - Pennsylvania, $2.65 Million
Kyle Lowry has been a member of the Toronto Raptors since 2012, and he won his first NBA Championship with them in 2019. Photographed above is the home in Pennsylvania he purchased for $2.65 million. The six-bedroom estate sits on about 4.5 acres of land.
It features amenities like a gym, media room, wine cellar, game room, tennis court, and swimming pool. Lowry's contract with the Raptors got extended for another year in 2019, and his new contract is reportedly worth $31 million. He played in his sixth NBA All-Star game in 2020.
James Harden - NBA Player - Houston, $10 Million
James Harden is one of those NBA stars that invested in a cool mansion that would make your jaw drop. His estate in Houston has a superb interior and exterior design, and sources say that moving into the place cost him as much as $10 million.
The residence got built from scratch in three years. It has a full bar, a wine room, and a swimming pool. The Frankel Building Group, an architectural firm, was responsible for creating this masterpiece of an estate. Harden became the NBA scoring champion for the third time in 2020.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar - Retired NBA Player - Hawaii, $5.9 Million
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's first six years in the NBA was with the Milwaukee Bucks, and then he later spent fourteen years playing for the Los Angeles Lakers. He invested in a property in Hawaii once that looked like such a peaceful getaway.
Its doorways were tall enough for him, and it had a tennis court, swimming pool, and an outdoor pavilion. In 2014, the estate got listed with a $5.9 million price tag. Abdul-Jabbar retired in 1989, and he has been doing a lot of TV and film work in recent years. He produced a documentary titled Black Patriots that got released in 2020.
Charles Barkley - Host & Retired NBA Player - Texas, Price Undisclosed
Charles Barkley was among the best power forwards who played in the NBA. He notably won the NBA Most Valuable Player award during his time with the Phoenix Suns. The house above is his former residence in Sugar Land, Texas.
He reportedly lived in the estate from 1996 until 2002. It comes with four bedrooms, a swimming pool, and a game room filled with his memorabilia. Its current owners are trying to sell it, but its asking price is undisclosed. Barkley still earns a ton of money today because he has been hosting Inside the NBA since 2015.
Carmelo Anthony - NBA Player - New York - $12.85 Million
NBA Player Carmelo Anthony used to play for the Denver Nuggets, New York Knicks, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Houston Rockets, but he officially joined the Portland Trail Blazers in 2019. He's currently selling his home in New York for $12.85 million.
The apartment is in Chelsea, and it occupies a whole floor. He originally bought it for $11 million and owned it for five years. It isn't your typical NYC pad because it has a wine cellar, a private elevator, eight closets, and five bedrooms. Its interior is artsy and modern, and anyone living here would feel like they're worth a million bucks!
Isiah Thomas - Retired NBA Player - New York, $3.725 Million
Isiah Thomas spent more than a decade playing for the Detroit Pistons, and then he later pursued a coaching career after he retired from playing. He previously owned an estate in Purchase, New York, that hit the market in 2016 with an asking price of $3.725 million.
The cool parts of the place are the resort-like swimming pool, game room, and home theater. Thomas isn't coaching any team anymore, and what mostly keeps him busy today are his TV appearances and philanthropic activities. In 2020, he appeared on ESPN First Take.
Russell Westbrook - NBA Player Oklahoma, $1.03 Million
Russell Westbrook started his NBA career with Oklahoma City Thunder in 2008 and stayed with them for eleven years. As of today, he's a member of the Houston Rockets. He purchased a lovely house in Oklahoma in 2012 for about $1.945 million.
The five-bedroom home comes with a putting green, a swimming pool, a gym, and a home theater. He doesn't own the place anymore, and its new owners got to buy it from him for only $1.03 million. In 2020, Westbrook was among the NBA players who contracted and recovered from COVID-19.
David Robinson - Retired NBA Player - San Antonio, $3.695 Million
David Robinson was active in the NBA from 1989 until 2003, and he only ever played for the San Antonio Spurs. He was a two-time NBA Champion with the team. In 2014, his residence in San Antonio went on the market, and its asking price was $3.695 million.
It comes with five bedrooms, a swimming pool that lights up beautifully at night, and a basketball court customized with the Spurs logo. After retiring, Robinson started using his career earnings to help others by becoming an active philanthropist. He's the founder of the non-profit school called Carver Academy, which is now named IDEA Carver.
Patrick Mahomes II - NFL Player - Kansas City, $1.925 Million
Patrick Mahomes is among the most promising young players in the NFL today. He has been part of the Kansas City Chiefs since 2017. They won Super Bowl LIV, and he got named as the Super Bowl MVP. His massive salary allowed him to invest in a home already.
Reports say that his Kansas residence set him back around $1.925 million. He went for more a modern vibe inside the place, while the exterior is simple and lowkey. Mahomes got engaged to his girlfriend Brittany Matthews in 2020, and their first child together is on the way.
Philip Rivers - NFL Player - San Diego, $4.199 Million
Football player Philip Rivers is yet another professional athlete trying to sell a house at the moment. His former Santaluz, San Diego estate is on the market with a $4.199 million price tag. It's a 6,844-square-foot home that has a total of six bedrooms.
The house boasts a gorgeous saltwater swimming pool, a playhouse, a putting green, and a media room. Rivers spent fifteen years playing for the San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers. In 2020, he signed with the Indianapolis Colts. His one-year contract with his new team is worth $25 million.
Paul George - Los Angeles Clippers - Hidden Hills, $7.4 Million
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As of 2019, Paul George is playing for the Los Angeles Clippers. He was formerly part of teams like the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers. He owns a massive estate in Hidden Hills that he reportedly acquired for $7.4 million.
It's a 15,973-square-foot mega-mansion that has a total of seven bedrooms. Of course, he has a basketball court in his home but he also enjoys other amenities like a home theater, game room, and swimming pool. The home decor around the place smacks of big price tags. He's definitely living like a King!
Hunter Mahan - Pro Tennis Player - Dallas, $7.15 Million
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Professional golfer Hunter Mahan plays for the PGA Tour and his greatest achievements so far were winning the 2012 WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship and 2010 WGC-Bridgestone Invitational. The deluxe house you see above is his former estate in Dallas, Texas.
The four-bedroom mansion has a luxurious infinity swimming pool, a game room with a golf simulator, a wine cellar, and a basketball court. He placed the house on the market back in 2014 with a $9.5 million price tag and golfer Jordan Spieth was able to buy it from him for only $7.15 million in 2016.
Troy Polamalu - Pittsburgh Steelers - La Jolla, Estimated $2.5 Million
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Troy Polamalu only spent twelve years playing in the NFL and he was only ever part of the Pittsburgh Steelers. He used to own a deluxe house in La Jolla, California that he originally purchased for $4.75 million back in 2009. It has six bedrooms, a chef's kitchen, a media room, and a pool.
The backyard of their home once collapsed into the nearby canyon so he later ended up suing HRMR Holdings Inc. and Hary Rady for the damages. In 2014, new owners moved into the place after buying it for $2.5 million. Polamalu has been retired since 2015 and is currently the Alliance of American Football's Head of Player Relations.
Jordan Spieth - Pro Golfer - Dallas, $7.15 Million
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Jordan Spieth is a professional golfer who has achieved 3 major wins so far and he even topped the Official World Golf Ranking back in 2015. As we mentioned earlier, he purchased the Dallas mansion of Hunter Mahan back in 2016 for $7.15 million.
He now gets to enjoy all the lavish amenities that come with the place and we're sure he loves how the furniture inside the home is trendy and unique. The garage of the place apparently can fit a total of twelve vehicles. Back in November 2018, Spieth tied the knot with his girlfriend Annie Verret.
Barry Larkin - Cincinnati Reds - Orlando, $10.9 Million
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Barry Larkin is a former baseball player who played for the Cincinnati Reds for more than a decade. Baseball is the main reason why he has a huge bank account today and can afford lavish homes. The house you see above is his former residence in Orlando that he listed for $10.9 million back in 2012.
You will find a beautiful dual staircase inside the six-bedroom home and there are aquariums on both sides. Other amenities include a disco lounge, theater, basketball court, tennis court, swimming pool, and a private dock. Larkin made it into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2012.
Dwyane Wade - Miami Heat - Miami, $32.5 Million
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Dwayne Wade just entered retirement in 2019 and the last team he played for was the Miami Heat. He has invested in different kinds of mansions through the years, one of which was located in Miami. He purchased his Miami estate in 2010 for about $10.6 million.
It has six bedrooms, a home theater, a game room, a wine room, and a swimming pool. The place has gone through some serious renovations over the years and this is why he was able to price the mansion at $32.5 million when he placed it on the market earlier in 2019.
Von Miller - Denver Broncos - Colorado, Price Undisclosed 
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Von Miller has been a member of the Denver Broncos since 2011 and he has won one Super Bowl championship with them so far. He lives in a cool mansion in Colorado that looks like it came with a massive price tag. The bedrooms he sleeps in looks like a lavish hotel room in Vegas.
He also has a lot of closet space for his sneakers and eyeglasses collection. In the basement, there is a saltwater fish tank that holds about 300 gallons. Miller is currently being investigated for allegedly landing a hammerhead shark during a guided fishing tour back in 2018.
Alex Smith - Washington Redskins - Monte Sereno, $4 Million 
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Alex Smith was well recognized for the years he spent playing for the Kansas City Chiefs but in 2018, he was traded to the Washington Redskins. Back in 2011, he purchased a new deluxe house Monte Sereno, California for $3.6 million.
The four-bedroom home has beautiful French-imported antique limestone floors and there is a professional bocce ball court in the estate. The place went on the market back in 2016 with an estimated asking price of $4 million. Smith is currently raising three kids with his beautiful wife, Elizabeth Barry.
Anthony Joshua - Heavyweight - London, $113.8K Per Month
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Professional boxer Anthony Joshua notably represented Great Britain at the Olympics back in 2012 and brought home the gold. He later competed on a professional level and when he trained for his fight against Wladimir Klitschko, he rented out a lavish house in north-west London for about $113.8K a month.
It was worth every single penny because he had his own cinema, wine cellar, and swimming pool. He doesn't stay here anymore because he moved back into the flat of his mother. According to BoxRec, Joshua is currently the world's best active heavyweight.