Since Leaving The NBA, These Stars Are Working Normal Jobs

Published on 04/14/2019
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Bill Walton: Sports Broadcaster

Bill Walton’s basketball career started in the ‘70s when he played for the UCLA Bruins, where he won two national titles. After playing college ball, he was drafted and joined the Portland Trailblazers, winning two NBA Championships and an MVP award. After retiring in 1987, Walton overcame his problem with stuttering and went on to become a successful NBA commentator. He worked for NBC, CBS, ABC/ESPN and the Los Angeles Clippers, and then took a break from broadcasting. Walton is now back in sports broadcasting full time.

Bill Walton: Sports Broadcaster

Bill Walton: Sports Broadcaster

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Michael Jordan: Businessman

Considered to be one of the greatest to have ever played basketball, former Chicago Bulls powerhouse did not really need to earn more money after he retired in 2003. While he was playing in the NBA, Jordan earned $90 million in total, though his current net worth is estimated to be at $1.3 billion. The basketball superstar could have just sat back and not done any work, but he decided to continue gridning and is now one of the owners of the Charlotte Hornets. Aside from that, he works with massive companies, like Hanes, Gatorade, and many more, and he owns seven restaurants and one car dealership.

Michael Jordan: Businessman

Michael Jordan: Businessman

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