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What Is Anthony Davis’s Net Worth?
Anthony Davis, the prominent American professional basketball player, has amassed a considerable fortune over his career. As of 2025, his net worth is estimated to be around $160 million. This wealth is primarily derived from his lucrative NBA contracts and endorsement deals.
Anthony Davis’s NBA Salary and Contract Details
Davis is one of the highest-paid players in the NBA. In August 2023, he signed a three-year contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers worth $186 million. This extension provides him with an average annual salary of $62 million, making it one of the most substantial contracts in NBA history. Before endorsements, his annual NBA salary is $62 million. Taking endorsements into consideration, he likely earns around $80 million per year.
Looking back at his contract history, in December 2020, Davis signed a five-year $190 million deal with the Lakers. At the time, this was the 5th-largest contract in NBA history, with an average annual salary of $38 million. The extension increased his annual salary up to $32 million in the first year of the deal. In the fifth year, he earned $43.2 million in base salary.
Davis’s career earnings in the NBA are expected to exceed $400 million by the end of his current contract extension. Between June 2017 and June 2018, Anthony Davis earned $35 million in salary and endorsements. Between 2012 and 2020, he earned $100 million in basketball salary alone.
Early Life and High School Career
Anthony Davis was born on March 11, 1993, in Chicago, Illinois, to Anthony Sr. and Erainer Davis. He has a twin sister named Antoinette and an older sister named Lesha. Davis attended Perspectives Charter School in Chicago, where he played high school basketball. Initially unnoticed, his basketball career gained momentum during his junior year while playing on Tai Streets’ Meanstreets traveling system. He earned accolades such as first-team Parade All-American and McDonald’s All-American. Additionally, he participated in the Nike Hoops Summit, contributing to the USA team’s 92-80 victory, and was named co-MVP at the Jordan Brand Classic game after scoring 29 points and grabbing 11 rebounds.
Collegiate Career at the University of Kentucky
Davis committed to playing college basketball at the University of Kentucky. His freshman season was exceptional, leading the Wildcats to a 16-0 record in conference play and averaging 14.2 points and 10.4 rebounds per game. Although the team lost to Vanderbilt in the SEC Tournament championship game, they earned the number-one overall seed in the NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament. Davis averaged 15.2 points and 11.2 rebounds across six tournament games, helping the Wildcats secure the NCAA championship title. He was subsequently named the NCAA Basketball Tournament Most Outstanding Player and earned a spot on the All-Tournament team.
NBA Career with the New Orleans Hornets/Pelicans (2012-2019)
In 2012, Davis was selected by the New Orleans Hornets as the first overall pick in the NBA draft. He debuted against the San Antonio Spurs, and after recovering from a concussion, he posted his first double-double in a win against the Charlotte Bobcats. In March 2013, he recorded a career-high of 18 rebounds. His season ended early due to a knee injury. The following year, the New Orleans Hornets were renamed the Pelicans. Davis began the season with consecutive double-doubles. In the third game, he set career highs with six blocks and six steals. Later, he scored a career-high 32 points against the Los Angeles Lakers. In January 2014, he set a new career high of 19 rebounds, followed by 40 points and 21 rebounds in March. He signed a five-year contract extension with the Pelicans in the summer of 2015. During the 2016-17 season, he scored a franchise record of 59 points and was named to the NBA All-Star Game, where he broke Wilt Chamberlain’s All-Star record with 52 points and 10 rebounds. Davis also became the first Pelicans player to score 2,000 points in a single season. After a strong start to the 2018-19 season, Davis requested a trade.
Los Angeles Lakers (2019-2025)
In the summer of 2019, Davis was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. He recorded 25 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists in his debut against the Los Angeles Clippers. Within a week, he became the first Laker since Shaquille O’Neal in 2003 to post 40 points and 20 rebounds. In January 2020, Davis declined the Lakers’ four-year contract extension offer, opting to become a free agent instead. He played a crucial role in securing the number-one playoff seed in the Western Conference and led the team to the NBA Finals, where they defeated the Miami Heat to win their 17th championship title. In late 2020, Davis re-signed with the Lakers on a five-year contract. However, injuries plagued his performance in subsequent seasons.
In February 2025, Anthony was traded from the Lakers to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Luka Doncic.
International Playing Career
Davis represented the United States national basketball team at the 2012 Summer Olympics and the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup, winning gold medals in both tournaments.
Real Estate Investments
In 2018, Anthony Davis purchased a 16,000 square-foot mansion on 2.3 acres in Westlake Village, Los Angeles, for $7.5 million. He initially listed the home for $8 million in April 2020 but eventually sold it for $6.5 million in December 2020. After selling the Westlake Village property, Davis reportedly rented a mansion in a gated community in Bel Air for $50,000 per month. In May 2021, he reportedly purchased a home in the Bel Air Crest community for $31 million, making an $11 million cash down payment and taking out a $20 million mortgage.
