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Is Anthony Davis worth every penny of his $189 million Lakers contract?

NBA- the hallowed courts where rookies turn into legends, where the hoop game reaches unimaginable heights, and where the players’ net worth far exceeds some of the nations’ combined GDP! The perks of being an NBA player make all the sweat and tears poured into the process worth it. Of course, at the end of the day, it’s way more than the net worth, but that shouldn’t act as a barrier to be curious about what value these fan-favorites currently stand at right? And for the trivia flaunters – just what is needed for the upcoming get-together!

That being said, let’s take a closer look at Anthony Davis’ net worth in 2024, who had trademarked his unibrow sayings “Fear The Brow,” “Raise The Brow,” and “Street Clothes Davis” in 2012 after his NBA draft as a rookie, currently sitting on a $189 million contract with the Lakers. He had made the headlines and also created NBA history by landing the largest contract when he signed a 3-year supermax contract extension with the LA side, ensuring that he stays put with the team through 2028.

Davis launched a fiery NBA career with a 4-year rookie deal worth $23.2 million with the New Orleans Pelicans (then Hornets) back in 2012, which was an impressive contract for someone fresh out of college. With a Gold medal win at the 2012 London Olympics, The Brow didn’t disappoint as he averaged 13.5 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks, making it to the All-Rookie First Team.

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After establishing his name as a double-double threat, the Pels rewarded their face of the future with an enviable 5-year extension worth $145 million. From there to the $189 million Lakers deal, it was only going onwards and upwards for AD. Quite literally!

The 9x All-Star and NBA Champion also makes a significant paycheck from the brand endorsements and multiyear industry contract extensions which push his overall net worth to an even bigger value! What exactly is The Brow’s net worth in 2024 as we speak?

A sneak peek into everything that combines Anthony Davis’ mammoth net worth in 2024

According to Forbes, Anthony Davis makes more than a whopping $40 million a year from the NBA alone. From the Lakers contract, he will receive $62 million a year on average before taxes. By the time this extension comes to an end, he will have earned more than $400 million, which is quite a hefty sum! This makes him one of the highest-paid athletes in the sporting world.

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Keeping the NBA income aside, AD has multiple brand endorsements including Nike, Foot Locker, Red Bull Anheuser-Busch InBev, Beats Electronics, ExxonMobil, First Entertainment Credit Union, and Frito-Layand.

Recently, he also signed FaZe Clan’s Nuke Squad as a pro-Call of Duty Player. The 6′ 10” Lakers star enjoys a massive fan following and the brands just love that! One of the most profitable sponsorships he has bagged so far is with Nike. The brand’s love for Anthony Davis is just so out there that it’s hard to ignore!

Forbes reports that since his name first appeared on the NBA roster, AD has worn the brand’s “swoosh” and re-signed a deal in 2017 for a multi-year contract. The Lakers power forward reportedly charges more than $10 million for brand endorsements.

Based on the industry groups that he is a part of, he annually earns $46.2 million ($41.2 million on the field and 5 million off the field). When calculated on an annual basis. Forbes ranked him No. 47 on the outlet’s 2024 list of the highest-paid athletes worldwide. Keeping all of this in mind, Anthony Davis’ net worth is estimated to be $160 million.

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The Brow has tried his hand at other creative pursuits while not sweating it out on the hardwood. AD made his first movie appearance in a Malcolm D. Lee-directed movie Space Jam: A New Legacy next to LeBron James in 2021. The movie was a blend of live-action and traditional hand-drawn 2D animation, bringing together Looney Tunes characters with real-world basketball and technology.

After sealing the historic $189 million deal with the Lakers, Davis moved into a lavish 20,000 square-foot $31 million house in Bell Air Crest in LA. With a passion for luxury cars, AD has a $1.5 million collection worth all the world’s brag in his garage. Despite owning a Mercedes-Benz S550, GLS Class, Maybach S Class, and 2 Porsche, his most prized possession remains the Rolls Royce Wraith.

Anthony Davis is the only player to have won an NBA Championship, 2 Olympic Gold Medals, an NCAA Championship, a FIBA World Cup, and even an NBA In-Season Cup establishing him as a brand name in itself which the NBA community takes immense pride in.

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