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There are not many in the world who can have anything that money can buy. But there are a few sheikhs living in Dubai who can spoil themselves by enjoying the finer things in life without thinking twice about money. There was a video going around the internet where a sheikh in Dubai could be seen doling out heaps of cash for making luxurious purchases. NBA Legend Kevin Garnett was in a state of shock witnessing the incident.
The Boston Celtics star has signed many multi-million-dollar deals throughout the course of his career. During his prime he was one of the highest paid players in the league. Even Garnett who has a net worth of $125 million was surprised at the purchasing power of some of the richest men in the Middle East.
Kevin Garnett is surprised at the purchasing power of Dubai Sheikhs
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Kevin Garnett has got over a million followers on his social media handle. He loves sharing every aspect of his life with all of his followers on the internet. He was taken aback when he saw a sheikh from Dubai buying out the whole car showroom.
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SHANGHAI, CHINA – MARCH 11: Former NBA player Kevin Garnett attends a press conference as spokesman for Hupu.com on March 11, 2019 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Visual China Group via Getty Images/Visual China Group via Getty Images)
A video is viral on social media where a certain sheikh dressed in an all-white traditional attire, in one of the luxury car showrooms in Dubai, is seen purchasing multiple luxury vehicles in hard cash – giving out the employees of the showroom a bundle of cash as tip.
He was seen purchasing cars including Audi, Mercedes and Rolls Royce. The availability of natural resources like oil have made certain individuals in possession of an exuberant amount of money.
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Although the 2003 MVP Garnett was surprised by Dubai royalty, it turns out he’s not far behind when it comes to money. Let’s have a look at his massive endorsement empire.
KG’s endorsement empire
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Garnett’s biggest endorsement till date was his lifetime deal with Adidas. According to reports he was earning $2 million every year. Later he signed with the Chinese company Anta. The financial details of the deal is still unknown but the sum given to Garnett was big enough to lure the NBA champion away from the $20 billion company. Garnett has also worked with Nike, Gatorade and AND1.
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