Have You Wondered What Jobs Did Former NBA Players Took After Their Retirement?

Published on 09/22/2020
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Bill Walton: Sports Broadcaster

The basketball career of Bill Walton began in the ’70s when he played for the UCLA Bruins, where he won two national titles. He had been drafted and joined the Portland Trail Blazers after playing college ball and won two NBA Championships and an MVP award. Walton overcame his struggle with stuttering after retiring in 1987 and went on to become a prominent NBA commentator. He worked for NBC, CBS, the Los Angeles Clippers and ABC / ESPN, and then took a break from broadcasting. Now Walton is back in full-time broadcasting on sports.

Bill Walton: Sports Broadcaster

Bill Walton: Sports Broadcaster

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Michael Jordan: Businessman

Known as basketball’s “Greatest Of All Time”, Michael Jordan really did not have to work anymore after retiring in 2004 as he had amassed a total of $90 million by playing in the NBA. As of the moment, Jordan’s current net worth sits around $1.3 billion. With the amount of money that he has, the basketball superstar could have just sat back and not do any work, instead, he continued grinding and is now one of the owners of the Charlotte Hornets.

Michael Jordan: Businessman

Michael Jordan: Businessman

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