How Rich Is Kevin Garnett? Inside The NBA Star's Massive Salary And Net Worth Amid Poker Scandal

NBA Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett is no stranger to headlines, be it his multi-million-dollar career or his magnetic presence on the basketball court. However, this time, his name has grabbed attention for not-so-great reasons. Lately, the NBA legend has been making headlines for his reported connection to betting, more specifically, a 2019 poker game. The game is currently under investigation as part of the Department of Justice’s ‘Operation Royal Flush’. 

For the uninitiated, the DOJ launched Operation Royal Flush to dismantle illegal high-stakes poker games and sports betting rings. With Kevin Garnett’s resurfacing in this gambling probe, he has once again grabbed attention, with fans wondering about the NBA star’s massive wealth and how he manages his millions. So, what is Kevin Garnett’s net worth in 2025?

Kevin Garnett is one of the highest-earning NBA players of all time

Kevin Garnett is a retired professional basketball player who spent 21 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1995 to 2016. Even nearly a decade after his retirement, the pro basketball player, a 15-time NBA All-Star, remains one of the greatest power forwards in NBA history. Given his fierce presence in the court, Garnett remains to this day one of the highest-paid basketball players, popularly known as the ‘Big Ticket’ throughout his illustrious career.

In the 21 years he devoted to basketball, Garnett amassed a staggering net worth, reportedly earning over USD 334.3 million in salary alone. This makes him an even higher-earning basketball player than former NBA legend Kobe Bryant got from his contract at the time of his retirement. Speaking about his whopping salary before retirement, Kevin Garnett earned a jaw-dropping USD 28 million for a single season. His salary for his final NBA season was USD 12 million.

As one of the most bankable basketball players, Garnett’s net worth as of 2025 stands at an estimated USD 120 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. At the peak of his NBA career, the 49-year-old athlete reportedly earned an additional 10 million every year from endorsements with various sports giants.

A glimpse into Garnett’s real-estate portfolio

Off the court, Kevin Garnett has always had a taste for luxury, especially when it comes to real estate. In 2003, the former NBA star purchased a sprawling property on Pacific Coast Highway in Los Angeles for USD 6.4 million. The ocean-view home spanning 8,156 square feet featured a pool house, a granite driveway, and sleek coastal architecture. Initially meant to serve as his off-season retreat, the property reflected Garnett’s penchant for style, comfort, and exclusivity.

A decade later, in 2013, Garnett began renovating the mansion, splurging millions more into its transformation. Only five years later, in 2018, he listed the property for USD 19.9 million, the home now expanding over 11,000 square feet, thanks to his extensive renovations. Court filings later revealed his lavish spending habits, including USD 695,000 just for custom doors and windows, USD 300,000 for a granite driveway, and another USD 30,000 for a new pool house roof. However, all these expenses could barely put a dent in his staggering fortune.

In 2014, Kevin reportedly sold his property in Concord, Massachusetts, at a notable loss of USD 3.636 million, after having purchased it for USD 4.63 million seven years earlier. Just like his LA home, this property spanned 11,000 square feet and featured a gym, wine cellar, and media room. After originally listing it for USD 4.85 million in 2013, he eventually gave it away after total price cuts of USD 851,000. And in 2021, he sold his Pacific Coast Highway mansion, still unfinished, for USD 16 million.

Garnett’s life after the NBA

After a successful 21 seasons in the ring, the NBA Hall of Famer retired in 2016. Garnett has since kept busy, sometimes working as a consultant for the Milwaukee Bucks and the LA Clippers, and even making some memorable cameos in films, notably in Adam Sandler’s 2019 crime thriller, Uncut Gems. Garnett has also made notable investments in European football as a limited shareholder in Italy’s A.S. Roma. 

Legal twists and turns regarding Garner’s wealth over the years

Garner may have officially retired from the court, but his post-retirement years have been anything but ordinary. In 2018, the former NB legend sued his accountant for USD 70 million, accusing him of allowing a wealth manager to siphon off his fortune. Then, in 2020, a construction firm claimed that Garnett hadn’t paid USD 173,000 for work on his Malibu home.

Now, the latest probe adds a fresh layer of intrigue to Kevin Garmer’s case. As the DOJ probe continues, the former NBA legend remains under public scrutiny. While there’s no evidence he broke any law or knowingly joined a rigged game, fans can’t help but connect the dots to his Uncut Gems character — a man who bet it all.

From courtside riches to casino whispers, Kevin Garnett remains proof that some stars just never stop playing the high-stakes game.

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