Top 10 NBA Stars and their Super Cars

Jeff King
December 8, 2024

NBA superstars are known for their larger-than-life cars, often custom-built to suit their needs. From custom trucks to high-end sports cars, these athletes drive some of the world's most impressive vehicles.

Josh Childress - Ferrari California

Ferrari California at the 2008 Australian International Motor Show. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @Kaotic.nite

The Ferrari California may be one of the more affordable Ferraris, but it still delivers impressive speed with 553 horsepower and a 0-60 mph time of 3.3 seconds. Standing at 6'8", the Standard University graduate splurged around $200,000 for his dream car.

Dwayne Wade - McLaren MP4-12C

McLaren MP4-12C. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @M 93

Dwayne Wade was so impressed with the McLaren MP4-12C that he bought two. With over 600 horsepower and advanced Formula One technology, each car cost him around $240,000 before McLaren discontinued production in 2016.

Kobe Bryant - Ferrari 458 Italia

Ferrari 458 Italia. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @rob

Kobe Bryant's love for Italy is evident in his Ferrari 458 Italia, a sleek sports car with a 4.5-liter V8 engine producing 570 horsepower. Priced around $240,000, it features a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission perfect for sports performance enthusiasts.

Dwight Howard - Bentley Mulsanne

Bentley Mulsanne, Geneva International Motor Show 2019, Le Grand-Saconnex. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @Matti Blume

Dwight Howard prefers comfort, reflected in his Bentley Mulsanne, a luxury vehicle with a 6.75 twin-turbo V8 engine delivering over 500 horsepower. Starting at $300,000, it features a lavish interior, including an optional backseat refrigerator for champagne.

Chris Anderson - Freightliner

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Christ Anderson chose a unique, custom Freightliner truck, designed to resemble a big rig but with the sleek features of a sedan. With a black exterior and large wheels, he spent around $400,000 to personalize this one-of-a-kind vehicle.

Kobe Bryant - Lamborghini Aventador

Lamborghini Aventador at Chelsea Auto Legends 2012, London. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @Ank Kumar

Kobe Bryant embraced his love for Italian cars by purchasing a Lamborghini Aventador for around $400,000. With a 6.5-liter V12 engine producing 691 horsepower, the Aventador can reach 217 mph and accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in under three seconds.

Lamar Odom - Rolls Royce Phantom

Rolls-Royce Phantom VIII. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @JustAnotherCarDesigner

Lamar Odom's Rolls Royce Phantom, with its 6.8-liter V8 engine producing 450 horsepower, offers both luxury and power. Weighing nearly six tons, Odom paid around $500,000 for this stylish and graceful vehicle.

Dwayne Wade - Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (Brussel 2006. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @Cars en travel, cropped by Zoid

Dwayne Wade enjoys his Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, which boasts a 5.4-liter V8 engine producing 617 horsepower. With a price tag of nearly $500,000, this luxury vehicle offers extreme comfort and performance.

Dwight Howard - Knight XV Truck

Photo Credit: TechEBlog @Jackson Chung

For errands, Dwight Howard drives his Knight XV truck, a massive vehicle with a 6.8-liter V10 engine and a weight of thirteen tons. Despite its lack of speed, Howard spent around $600,000 on this powerful, oversized truck.

Derrick Rose- Bugatti Veyron

Bugatti Veyron. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @Calreyn88

Derrick Rose went all out with a Bugatti Veyron, featuring an 8-liter V16 engine and reaching speeds of 253 mph. The car, costing him $1.7 million, was discontinued in 2014 and boasts an impressive 922 lb-ft of torque.

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