11-year NBA veteran John Wall 's basketball career may have been cut short because of injuries, but he still managed to make sure that he and his family are set for life.
After retiring from the league in 2023, Wall didn't rest on his laurels. Instead, John explored different ventures wherein he could continue to build his wealth and grow his net worth.
Today, three years after his retirement, Wall is reportedly still worth about $120 million, thanks to his career in media and his portfolio of investments and business ventures.
No doubt, the former Washington Wizards great and his loved ones are set for life, but as for his sons inheriting his wealth, Wall says it won't be as simple as just handing it down. In an interview with Forbes, John shared his mindset on his sons eventually inheriting his fortune and the business empire that he's built.
"I want them to be wealthy, but at the same time…I want them to be wealthy where they don't have to do stuff, but they're going to have to work for it, like, I'm not just going to hand them everything at one time," Wall shared .
For a lot of professional athletes, the ultimate goal is for their families to be taken care of, and the same stands true for Wall; however, he still wants to make sure that when the time comes for him to pass down his wealth, it's done properly so that his kids don't get overwhelmed with the burden, as well as the temptation that comes with money.
"Let's say they're 18, I'm like, 'Hey, you might get $5 million, but you only get a certain amount every month. I'm not giving you a boatload of money at once," Wall said. "They don't know what to do with it, they've never been through that experience, they've never went through it, they've never been guided through it."
Wall also believes it's important for his kids to get proper guidance on managing finances as they get older.
"Hopefully, they have a great financial team around them and great people around that can guide them and show them how to go. I'm going to do the best I can while I'm here, but at the same time, kids get older, we don't know what it's going to be in the next 10, 11, 12 years, of how the world's gonna grow and improve," Wall continued.
In his 11-year NBA career, John earned five All-Star appearances, an All-NBA Third Team selection, and an All-Defensive Second Team selection.
In terms of salary, Wall earned around $286 million over those 11 years, with the biggest being "a four-year, $171.1 million supermax contract that he signed in 2019 with the Wizards.
His final NBA contract was a two-year, $13,281,950 deal with the L.A. Clippers.
All throughout and after his career, Wall has expanded his portfolio beyond basketball through various investments, including in sports and media.
Among his notable investments is an ownership stake in the South East Melbourne Phoenix, a team that plays in Australia's National Basketball League. He entered sports broadcasting, working as an analyst for Prime Video and a commentator for Monumental Sports Network, covering the Wizards. John also owns and operates several businesses, including an automotive dealership and a restaurant.
Wall was also recently named President of Basketball Operations for Howard University's men's basketball team.
John's basketball career may have ended abruptly, but it definitely gave him the platform and opportunities to ensure that he and his family are set for life.
This story was originally published by Basketball Network on Oct 28, 2026, where it first appeared in the Off The Court section. Add Basketball Network as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
