Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Isiah Thomas, both NBA legends, have had impressive careers and amassed significant fortunes. Abdul-Jabbar, with a net worth of $25 million, excelled as a player, author, and advocate.

1986 — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar of the Los Angeles Lakers scores his 34,000th career point during 124-102 win over Indiana Pacers; only NBA player to reach the milestone at that time; remains all-time leader (38,387). 1989 — LA Kings center Wayne Gretzky ...