Famous Athletes Houses – Before and After Fame

From Stephen Curry to Russell Westbrook, here are the most lavish homes of famous athletes and the houses they grew up in!

Stephen Curry’s Childhood Home

Wardell Stephen Curry II (that’s right, Steph Curry’s real name is Wardell and he was named after his dad) was born in Akron, Ohio, where he lived with his parents who were both athletes as well.

Stephen Curry’s Current Home

 

That means that the reigning NBA MVP didn’t grow up in poverty like some other sportsmen from this list, but his childhood home was definitely modest when compared to the mansion he lives in today. The 8,000 square feet mansion on Walnut Creek has five bedrooms, five bathrooms and enough space for his trophies!

LeBron James’ Childhood Home

 

Just like Curry, LeBron James was also born in Akron. However, James had a difficult childhood; his family was very poor and his dad, an ex-con, was never there when he was growing up.

LeBron James’ Current Home

 

Luckily for LeBron, he had his basketball coach, Frankie Walker, on his side and he helped him focus on basketball and school. Today, LeBron is considered the best basketball player in the world and he lives in a luxurious, $9 million mansion in Miami!

Anthony Davis’ Childhood Home

Known by his nickname, The Brow, Davis was born and raised in Chicago. He grew up with his twin sister Antoinette and an elder sister who is also a basketball player! Fun fact: Anthony played basketball at a nearby church because his school didn’t have a gymnasium!

Anthony Davis’ Current Home

Today, Anthony is known as the NBA power forward and center and a four-time NBA All-Star. He also plays for New Orleans Pelicans, so it’s no wonder he’s been able to afford himself a $1.5 million mansion in Metairie, Louisiana.

Tom Brady’s Childhood Home

 

New England Patriots quarterback and a five-time Super Bowl Champion, Tom Brady was born in San Mateo, California. He grew up with three sisters in a Catholic family. As a kid, Tom regularly visited San Francisco 49ers games at Candlestick Park and was a fan of Joe Montana.

Tom Brady’s Current Home

Brady still holds the record for the most playoff victories and he has appeared in the most playoff games of any NFL player in the history. An athlete like Brady can’t possibly live in a modest home; that’s why he lives in a $20 million and 22,000 square foot home.

Dak Prescott’s Childhood Home

Prescott was born and raised in Louisiana, where he inherited the love for sports from his mom Peggy. Unfortunately, Dak’s mom died in 2013 of colon cancer. To honor his mom, whose birthday was September 4th, Prescott chose jersey number 4 for his uniform.

Dak Prescott’s Current Home

Dak was very successful in his high-school football team. Famous Dallas Cowboys quarterback also has two college degrees, and that included Educational Psychology and Workforce Leadership. So Dak is not all about the muscles, his brains also led him to the beautiful house he lives in today.

Blake Griffin’s Childhood Home

 

Blake Griffin is well-known as the Detroit Pistons player. He was born in Oklahoma City where he started playing basketball, baseball and football. In college, Blake played for Oklahoma Sooners and earned the title of the Consensus National Player of the Year as a sophomore.

Blake Griffin’s Current Home

Griffin has won many awards; he’s been an NBA All-Star five times, but also, he won NBA All-Rookie First Team and NBA Slam Dunk Champion. His great success brought him a lot of fame and a $9 million house he has in the Pacific Palisades.

James Harden’s Childhood Home

James Harden was born in Los Angeles, California, in 1989. Known as The Beard, Harden is one of the top basketball players ever since his trade to the Houston Rockets.

James Harden’s Current Home

James signed the biggest contract extension in NBA history in 2017, which made him one of the world’s richest athletes (his net worth is reportedly around $120 million, thanks to his Adidas endorsement). That said, it’s no surprise that James lives in an amazing $2 million mansion in Houston.

David Beckham’s Childhood Home

David Beckham was born in the Leytonstone area of London, UK. He was the second among three kids in the family. His dad worked as a kitchen fitter and his mom was a hairdresser. Who knew that he would become a synonym for a successful athlete?

David Beckham’s Current Home

Beckham’s soccer career began in Manchester United. At the time, David was 18 years old and was a starter by age 20. Since then, his career rocketed to multi-million dollar contracts so it is no wonder that his real-estate is so lavish (and very posh) today. One of the best examples is this $19 million Hertfordshire mansion.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Childhood Home

From rags to riches, Ronaldo’s life journey has been a turbulent one. Cristiano was born on a small island of Madeira in Portugal. He has two sisters and a brother. His family was poor and they all slept in the same room.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Current Home

 

Today, Ronaldo is one of the most famous football players in the world with numerous awards. He began his career in Manchester United, but he made his name with Real Madrid. Cristiano is far from having one bedroom today, and that proves his $7.2 million house in Madrid.

Lionel Messi’s Childhood Home

 

Born in Argentina in 1987, Lionel Messi grew up with two older brothers. His dad, a blue-collar steelworker, was a coach at a local youth football club, so it seems that the love for the sports runs in the family.

Lionel Messi’s Current Home

 

Messi’s first club was Newell’s Old Boys in Argentina. It was then and there that Lionel showed his talents. He plays for Argentinian national team and for FC Barcelona (in 2005, Lionel became an official citizen of Spain). This is his amazing futuristic home in Barcelona.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s Childhood Home

 

Born in Sweden to a Bosnian father and a Croatian mother, Zlatan Ibrahimovic started his career at Malmo FF in the 1990s. Who could have known that he would become a real football legend he is today?

Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s Current Home

Zlatan is considered one of the most talented and successful football players of his generation today. Namely, he was ranked 5th in The Guardian’s 100 Best Footballers in the world! If you ask his fans, he definitely deserves his luxurious mansion in Cheshire.

Brandon Marshall’s Childhood Home

 

Brandon Marshall was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1984. He later lived in Georgia and Florida where he played high-school football. The American football wide receiver for the New York Giants of the NFL hasn’t always been rich and successful.

Brandon Marshall’s Current Home

However, once he started playing it became obvious that he’s talented. He played both offense and defense and earned All-State honors. Also, he was named MVP of the game. Marshall designed his $4.6 million home himself.

Kevin Durant’s Childhood Home

Kevin Durant was born in Suitland, Maryland, in 1988. One of the four children, Kevin grew up loving sports with his two brothers and sister. His grandmother, who had a strong influence on him, always told him that his height was a blessing.

Kevin Durant’s Childhood Home

The Golden State Warriors player was once teased for his height, but once he started using his height to earn money, it became very clear that Durant is going places. His home in Northern California has five bedrooms and various high tech features.

Ray Lewis’ Childhood Home

The eldest of the five children, Ray Lewis was born in Bartow Florida in 1975. Ray didn’t have an easy childhood. His mom was only sixteen years old when he was born and his dad wasn’t present when he was growing up.

Ray Lewis’ Childhood Home

Despite his rough childhood, Ray is considered to be one of the best football players in the history of NFL who played as a middle linebacker. He is also one of the few players who played in the Pro Bowl. His hard work led him to his $2.9 million home in Maryland.

Paul George’s Childhood Home

Paul George was born in Palmdale, California as the youngest child in the family. Unlike some other athletes on this list, Paul had a happy childhood with his parents who supported their kids to play sports. His idol has always been Kobe Bryant.

Paul George’s Current Home

A six-time NBA All-Star and four-time All-NBA Team selection player, Paul has gone a long way from the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers fan to a real athlete. His hard work has earned him his $7.4 million home in San Fernando Valley.

Russell Westbrook’s Childhood Home

Russell Westbrook was born in 1988 in California, but the family soon moved to LA after he was born. Both Russell and his brother were trained by their father who used to teach them about the game. Their mom, however, made sure they don’t stop learning. That’s why Westbrook did well in the academics too.

Russell Westbrook’s Current Home

Russell’s NBA career started in 2008 when he was drafted by Seattle SuperSonics (later Oklahoma City Thunder). This amazing success earned him his home; this is his $4.65 million home at the Santa Catalina island.

Peyton Manning’s Childhood Home

Peyton Manning was born in New Orleans. His father, Archie Manning, was a NFL quarterback. Peyton was a part of the Isidore Newman High School football team when he enrolled at the University of Tennessee he successfully continued his football career.

Peyton Manning’s Current Home

While Manning wasn’t raised in poverty like some athletes on the list, it’s important to note that he was incredibly successful during his 18-year career in NFL thanks to his talents. That said, here’s a picture of his $4.6 million home in Cherry Hills Village.

Jameis Winston’s Childhood Home

 

Born in Bessemer, Alabama, Jameis played football and baseball from an early age. Winston became the youngest player to win the Heisman trophy and he played college football for the Florida State Seminoles.

Jameis Winston’s Current Home

Jameis was named the MVP of the ESPN RISE Elite 11 quarterback camp and was considered the best dual-threat quarterback recruit in the nation. He also won the title of the best overall quarterback recruit by ESPN. Behold, his $1.2 million house in Florida.