29 Outrageous Ways These Athletes Spent Their Millions

Ever wonder what happens when a massive paycheck meets an even bigger personality? Some athletes take their fortunes and make smart investments—others turn them into shark tanks, armored trucks, and custom gold heads of themselves. From outrageous purchases to head-scratching splurges, these stories prove that when money’s no object, logic sometimes leaves the building—and entertainment value goes through the roof.

LeBron James: Living Like a Real Estate Mogul

Net worth: $500 million

LeBron James could have spent his wealth on anything—but he chose to invest heavily in real estate. Over the years, he’s picked up multiple mansions in Los Angeles, including two properties in Brentwood. The first had a traditional design, while the second was a sleek modern home with every luxury touch.

Then in 2020, LeBron made his boldest move yet, buying a $36.75 million estate in Beverly Hills. The house once belonged to a television legend, but now it’s another trophy in LeBron’s real estate collection. He’s clearly playing the long game—on and off the court.

Floyd Mayweather: Collecting Million-Dollar Supercars

Net worth: $450 million

Floyd Mayweather doesn’t just spend—he puts on a show. Known for flaunting his wealth on social media, Mayweather turned car collecting into a high-priced hobby. He doesn’t just go for luxury brands; he buys rare, one-of-a-kind supercars that cost more than most houses.

His garage includes a Bugatti Veyron worth over $3 million and a Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita, a hypercar so rare it’s priced at nearly $5 million. While other athletes collect rings, Mayweather collects horsepower. Even though his exhibition fight with Logan Paul got postponed, Floyd’s love for high-octane spending is always in motion.

Ronda Rousey: A Wall of Fresh Greens

Net worth: $13 million

While many athletes talk about yachts or luxury cars, Ronda Rousey once said she just wanted vertical gardens. Before her 2015 UFC fight against Holly Holm, she told USA Today that she had her eye on stacked garden walls so she could grow her own food at home.

She emphasized that the setup wasn’t even expensive—it was just something she genuinely wanted. “I’m a woman of simple tastes,” she said. At the time, she was expecting a major payday, possibly around $10 million. Instead of designer labels, Rousey dreamed of lining her house with leafy greens and herbs—no frills, just foliage.

Tom Brady: A Mansion With a Moat

Net worth: $250 million

Tom Brady once lived in a $40 million Los Angeles estate that looked more like a royal fortress than a house. The 4-acre Brentwood property, shared with wife Gisele Bündchen, featured a winding driveway, massive landscaping, and even a koi pond that circled the home like a moat.

The 18,000-square-foot mansion included five bedrooms, nine bathrooms, a private gym, and a library. In 2014, they sold the house to Dr. Dre. Later, they listed another estate in Brookline, Massachusetts, originally priced at $39.5 million, but ended up selling it for $32.5 million in 2020. When Brady buys property, he goes big—literally.