15 Homes Of Athletes Before And After They Became Famous

Professional athletes enjoy a great deal of success on and off the field. They have top-tier finances to travel, take care of their families, and last but not least, invest in luxurious homes that they could only dream about as kids trying to make it to the big leagues.

It takes grit, luck, and hard work to reach the professional realm, and most athletes' challenging childhoods have played a role in their work ethics. We're going to focus on the athletes who were ordinary people in their early lives but got to enjoy their amazing homes later in life. With that said, we'll take a look at 15 homes of athletes before and after they became famous. We hope you'll learn as much as we did.

15 Richard Sherman Went From The Streets Of Compton To Striking Gold In The Bay Area

Richard Sherman defied the odds. He grew up in Compton. He committed to Stanford University, where he played football and graduated with a degree in communications. He was a Seattle Seahawk for seven years and has been a San Francisco 49er since 2018. He lives in peace in a four-bedroom mansion in San Jose's Silver Creek neighborhood.

14 Jameis Winston Grew Up In Small Town Alabama, But Has Been Living It Up In Tampa

Tom Brady replaced Jameis Winston at quarterback, leaving the 26-year-old as a free agent QB. But that doesn't mean that he's moping around in his Mediterranean-style mansion that he purchased for $1.195 million in 2016. In fact, he recently married his longtime girlfriend Breion Allen in a quiet ceremony at their home.

13 Dak Prescott Didn't Have It Easy In Louisiana, But His Hard Work Paid Off In Dallas

NFL fans are well-aware that Dak Prescott is woefully underpaid by the Dallas Cowboys. But let's look at the bright side. He grew up in a three-bedroom trailer with his mother and two siblings in Haughton, Louisiana. He worked hard and later moved into a gorgeous home in Frisco, Texas.

12 Kawhi Leonard Overcame Tragedy In Compton And Currently Lives Near The Staples Center

Kawhi Leonard is a two-time NBA champion as a San Antonio Spur in 2014 and a Toronto Raptor in 2019. But he grew up in Compton as the youngest of five siblings. His father was fatally shot in 2008 at the Compton car wash he owned. Kawhi now lives in a $6.725 million penthouse at the Ritz-Carlton Residences at L.A. Live, says the LA Times.

11 LeBron James Never Forgot Where He Came From, But Upgraded To An L.A. Mansion

LeBron James is one of the richest athletes in the world, but he'll never forget where he came from. His mother was just 16 years old when she gave birth to him. They often struggled financially in Akron, Ohio. He made a name for himself in Akron and later Cleveland, Miami, and now L.A., where he bought his latest home for $23 million.

10 Dan Marino Was Raised In Pittsburgh, But South Florida Is His Home

Dan Marino is one of the best quarterbacks who has never won a Super Bowl ring. He came from a working class family in Pittsburgh as his father delivered newspapers for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He became a household name in Miami, where he played as a Dolphin from 1983 to 1999, which allowed him to live comfortably in South Florida.

9 James Harden Lived With Negatives Before Heading To Houston

This may be hard to believe, but a beardless James Harden once took long bus rides in Compton to his high school gym in the mornings. Yet, sports helped him stay away from the streets and contributed to his future success. His cool and modern Houston home is proof of that.

8 Lionel Messi Rose From The Argentina Slums To The High Life In Spain

Barcelona star Lionel Messi grew up in Rosario, Argentina, where he built forts out of branches and stones and occasionally stole lemons from his neighbors to make juice. His early life was a far cry from his current situation in his $7 million Mediterranean-themed Barcelona home where he resides with his family.

7 Kevin Durant Spent His Childhood In Washington D.C. And Now Resides In New York

Kevin Durant established himself as one of the best players in his generation, but he wouldn't have done it without his mother and grandmother. He grew up with them along with his three siblings in the Washington D.C. area. He became a two-time NBA champion with the Golden State Warriors and now lives large in New York.

6 John Randle Worked Hard In Texas And Settled In Minnesota

John Randle was born and raised in Mumford, Texas. Mumford is a small town with a population of just 170. However, it produced more than just cotton and grain. It produced a seven-time Pro Bowler in Randle, who played for the Minnesota Vikings and Seattle Seahawks. After retirement in 2003, Randle settled in Medina, Minnesota.

5 Cristiano Ronaldo Grew Up In Poverty In Portugal, But Most Recently Purchased A Home In Italy

Cristiano Ronaldo is widely regarded as one of the greatest soccer players of all-time. Ronaldo, however, had humble roots in the Funchal, Portugal area. His childhood home stood on an empty lot. He dominated at Manchester United and Real Madrid. Now, he plays for Juventus and his Italian double villa checks off all the boxes.

4 Anthony Davis Hails From The South Side Of Chicago And Now Dominates L.A.

Anthony Davis proved the critics wrong. He hails from the South Side of Chicago, played basketball at a charter school that wasn't known for sports and spent one season at Kentucky before being drafted first overall in 2012. Fast forward to 2019 when he became a Laker... and purchased a $7.5 million home in L.A.'s Westlake Village neighborhood.

3 Malcolm Butler Was Just A Mississippi Kid Who Became A Household Name In New England Before Traveling To Tennessee

Malcolm Butler just happened to grow up in Vicksburg, Mississippi with his four siblings and worked for Popeye's. His key interception sealed the New England Patriots' Super Bowl XLIX win over the Seattle Seahawks. Even though he's no longer in New England, he's doing just fine in Tennessee as a Titan.

2 Nolan Ryan Never Left Texas, But Improved Over The Years

Ladies and gentlemen, we've decided to include former MLB pitcher Nolan Ryan to this list because he's arguably the greatest power pitcher of all-time. Whether or not you agree with that, you'd have to admit that he came a long way from a small town in South Texas called Refugio to the Austin suburb of Georgetown.

1 Tom Brady Was Normal In The Bay Area, Became A Star In New England, And Just Rented Derek Jeter's Tampa Mansion Now That He's A Buccaneer

Of course, our list wouldn't be complete without Tom Brady, who shocked the football world when he signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this March. Brady wasn't always the man of the hour though. He lived a normal life in San Mateo, California. His latest home? A rental of Derek Jeter's Tampa seven-bedroom, nine-bathroom mansion.

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