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

Published on 09/22/2020
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Karl Malone: WWE Star

With his amazing career in the NBA, Karl Malone made sure that he made so much money that he would never have to work again. After he quit playing for the league, Malone has invested a lot of money in a lot of business and has gotten into wrestling! His match at the 1998 Bash at the Beach with Diamond Dallas Page is Kurt’s most famous wrestling match. Their WWE team ended up losing to Dennis Rodman and Hulk Hogan.

Karl Malone: Truck Driver

Karl Malone: WWE Star

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Greg Oden: Student

Greg Oden was the first overall pick and joined the Portland Trail Blazers in 2007, a team which selected Greg in hopes of turning him to the face of the franchise. Throughout his career filled with different injuries, Greg Oden played over 23 games before having to retire due to chronic foot problem. The former NBA player returned to his academics after his career and worked at Ohio State as the student manager for the men’s basketball team. The position allowed him to return to school, take classes, and prepare him for a second career.

Greg Oden: Student

Greg Oden: Student

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