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NBA Player's Surprisingly Low Finances Exposed After Earning $116 Million During Career

Trevor Ariza earned more than $100 million during a lengthy NBA career that included a championship with the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Now, years after playing his final NBA game, the veteran forward has revealed new details about his financial situation as part of an ongoing legal dispute.

According to court documents obtained by TMZ, Ariza reported earning an average of approximately $6,000 per month working as a trainer for individuals with disabilities.

The filing also states that he earned roughly $2,300 last month from that work.

In addition, Ariza reported receiving income from investments, including approximately $667 per month tied to a Buffalo Wild Wings investment.

The financial disclosure was submitted as part of court proceedings involving Ariza and his former wife.

The former NBA standout also outlined a number of monthly expenses, including healthcare, groceries, utilities, transportation and education-related costs.

According to the filing, Ariza reported approximately $50,000 in cash and bank accounts as well as about $2.5 million in real estate holdings.

Ariza said he currently lives with his girlfriend, her two children, his son and his aunt.

The numbers attracted attention because of the significant earnings Ariza accumulated during his playing career.

A first-round draft pick in 2004, Ariza spent 18 seasons in the NBA and played for several franchises, including the Lakers, Houston Rockets, Washington Wizards and Miami Heat.

He was a key contributor to the Lakers' 2009 championship team and developed a reputation as one of the league's most reliable two-way role players.

While the financial figures were disclosed in a legal filing and do not necessarily provide a complete picture of Ariza's assets or overall finances, they offer a rare glimpse into life after basketball for one of the NBA's longtime veterans.