20 Athletes Who Ride The Worst Rides Ever

What could be more synonymous with pop culture than athletes and their cars? Ever since professional athletes started earning obscene amounts of money in the mid-20th century, they have been driving around in the most luxurious cars on the planet. While not every athlete spends hundreds of thousands (if not millions) on their car collection, the ones that do get a lot of attention from car enthusiasts who dedicate their free time to learning about the new technologies that are used in these expensive creations. art.

It's interesting to consider the tastes of the athletes who play for your favorite franchises. Are they a sign for Porsche? Do they dream of their own Ferrari park? Are they Lambo fans? These are all interesting questions to explore in your spare time, which we did with the following list. We have collected twenty of the most interesting vehicles that athletes have purchased. Some decided not to spare money, while others did not break the proverbial bank.

Not surprisingly, many athletes have amassed a fleet of expensive cars that they decide to show off from time to time for TV shows, magazines, websites, or other media that are interested in the lavish property of the wealthy. Now it's time for you to sit back, relax and see what you think of the choices these athletes have made. With a fortune behind them, they could buy almost any car on the planet. What did they go with?

Keep scrolling and find out.

20 Darren McFadden — Bentley Continental GT

Darren McFadden is a former first round draft pick for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. Before his recent departure from the Dallas Cowboys, McFadden made some interesting car purchases. We pay special attention to the big and bold Bentley Continental GT he bought. While far less frilly than the other cars on the list (and other cars McFadden has bought in the past), this car screams status and is definitely a luxury car that many would love to drive.

It's hard to criticize the former runner for this purchase, the Bentley has developed a good reputation over the decades and has become a stable purchase for a number of wealthy individuals. It's also worth noting that silver is always a great choice.

19 LeBron James - Ferrari F430

LeBron James needs no introduction. He has been trading in the National Basketball Association since he was a teenager. Since that year as a rookie, James has made hundreds of millions between his NBA contracts (both Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat franchises) and advertising contracts. With his money, LeBron has amassed a fleet of highly publicized cars that are reminiscent of the teams he's trying to join in search of his next NBA championship. Can anyone really go wrong with a Ferrari?

While the F430 is definitely not a family car, it's the perfect car to drive on a summer day when you want to have some fun.

In addition, Ferrari has established itself as one of the elite sports car brands and it is not going away anytime soon.

18 Manny Pacquiao – Ferrari 458

The controversial Manny Pacquiao is known for sometimes keeping his finger on the pulse, his elite hand speed, and the amount of money he has made over his boxing career. His success in the ring led him to use his popularity to pursue a political career in his native Philippines.

Manny is also known for making lavish purchases of everything, including his own basketball team, and a number of expensive cars.

Pacman is pictured here in his Ferrari 458. Unsurprisingly, the Ferrari is quite popular with athletes, and Pacquiao has his own. In fact, if he'd only used his Ferrari against Mayweather, he might have been able to chase Floyd around the ring on the run. But seriously, the 458 is a good model. However, personally, I see Manny as someone who would drive something more muscular.

17 Floyd Mayweather - Bugatti Veyron

Floyd Mayweather is known for his foot speed (running in the boxing ring) and for spending his huge fortune in extreme ways. Mayweather has never been out of controversy and has spent millions of dollars on the Bugatti fleet. Floyd doesn't suffer from money these days, so it doesn't hurt him much to have so many expensive sports cars. His Veyron is an impressive car that only a few people on Earth can afford.

With a price tag of over a million dollars, even most millionaires find it hard to justify buying one, but Floyd has several.

By now we should know that Mayweather is moving on to Mayweather and besides, it's hard to criticize the quality of these machines.

16 Tom Brady - Audi R8

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Tom Brady is known for his playoff heroism, marriage, and the number of cars in his collection. However, there are a number of other aspects of Tom Brady that are loved by New England Patriot fans and scorned by other football fans. In this picture, Brady is photographed with the Audi R8, a unique car that has earned many accolades. With Brady, you can expect him to break the bank on the most lavish car purchases; however, he did it with the Audi R8, which is an outstanding vehicle. And with Brady back in the Super Bowl, will he use his bonus to buy another car? And wouldn't it be a lot of fun if this car's tires went flat?

15 Shaq is a Rolls-Royce Phantom

Of course, Shaquille O'Neal would have a Rolls-Royce Phantom that costs over $400,000. At one point, Shaq was on the verge of bankruptcy before he started investing his own money and became quite a well-known entrepreneur. He also recently made the news with his belief in a flat earth, and then immediately declared that he was trolling everyone with his statements. However, it makes sense that Shaq would buy a big car. Can he even fit in a Ferrari?

Returning to Rolls-Royce, it's hard to find a more stylish brand than Rolls-Royce. It has lasted for decades and still has a stellar reputation for excellence and luxury. However, there are several different luxury cars on this list that will tickle the imagination of numerous enthusiasts.

14 Zlatan Ibrahimovic - Pink Lamborghini

Lamborghini seems to be the typical sports car for many athletes. The approximate cost of these cars starts at $200,000, which is much cheaper than a number of other luxury sports cars available to athletes. Zlatan Ibrahimovic, one of the best footballers in the world, chose Lambo but gave his all. It's hard to argue with the stylish pink coloration that goes with his boots.

When you're as great a player as he is, you can afford a sports car like this. This is truly an incredible paint job and should set an example for other athletes that if they are going to act boldly they must keep the spirit of the car in mind.

13 Floyd Mayweather - Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita

Floyd Mayweather loves his luxury cars and makes lavish purchases. There is little to say about this car other than "wow!". This is a car designed simply to go fast.

The Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita is a $4.8 million car that can reach speeds of at least 250 mph and is the absolute definition of a supercar.

Floyd recently put this car up for auction, which is a curious decision for a man who recently made tens of millions of dollars from his “fight” with Conor McGregor. It's the kind of car that you just keep around to say you have it, unless you have millions of dollars in debt. But Floyd is a "difficult" person who can sell a car by looking into the future and seeing what cars are capable of, even if he doesn't really need the money.

12 John Cena - Corvette InCENArator

In the spirit of John Cena, he decided that Corvette would make him a custom sports car. The most disappointing aspect of this car is its "InCENArator" name, which isn't exactly smart and comes off the tongue like a stereotypical dad joke. Speaking of dad jokes, this is the perfect InCENArator image because you can't see John Cena. Seriously though, the car looks like something out of a futuristic action movie. It is definitely not simple and not something that will suit everyone's taste.

Perhaps if the InCENArator were all black it would give the car a bit more of a look; however, it's not the worst custom design of all time, and far surpasses the design of many concept cars.

11 Kobe Bryant - Ferrari F430

Kobe Bryant has had his fair share of controversy on and off the basketball court. However, the Black Mamba has amassed a good fleet of vehicles in its exotic car stable. His cherry red Ferrari F430 will definitely grab the attention of many.

The list price of this beautiful sports car is between $61,000 and $470,000, making it a reasonably priced Ferrari for millionaire athletes and other entertainers.

The Ferrari, overall, is one of the most colorful cars on the planet and always seems to grab people's attention wherever it goes in the world. You may not like Kobe or agree with a number of his life decisions, but here he made a good buy.

10  CJ Wilson - McLaren P1

This visually stunning car is a McLaren P1 owned by former Major League Baseball pitcher-turned-car dealer CJ Wilson. Wilson is a renowned car enthusiast and is not afraid to speak his mind on a range of topics. He even wrote an article after he drove this McLaren home in which he called this car his dream car. The article does seem like a bit of a fantasy to those of us who don't have a net worth of tens of millions of dollars; however, it provided some interesting insight into the process of buying such a vehicle.

The paint job is simply amazing and awe-inspiring. For some, this may seem too "loud", but the color itself, not to mention the car itself, is a masterpiece.

9 Russell Westbrook — Lamborghini

Everyone wants a Lambo, and NBA player Russell Westbrook is no exception. When he's not playing as a shooting guard trapped by point guard, he loves to enjoy his cars. This Lamborghini draws attention with its unique style and color scheme.

Westbrook is known for its car collection and its own dealership, which definitely benefits from its name.

However, Westbrook is known not to spend as much on his car collection as other celebrities, but that doesn't mean he hasn't spent a significant amount on cars. It's hard to blame him for making Lamborghini part of his collection. In fact, with his playing style on the court, it's surprising that he didn't choose Koenigsegg.

8 LeBron James - Lamborghini Aventador Roadster

Speaking of Lamborghini, this one definitely stands out. The Aventador Roadster is an extremely expensive car, and LeBron James definitely wanted this Lambo to stand out. This goal was definitely achieved - for better or for worse. As for the custom look, it's not the best example of a visual masterpiece. Instead, it reminds the viewer of a jungle, or perhaps a forest full of palm trees. Most importantly, though, LeBron loved it — he paid for it, after all. This is definitely an example of individual self-expression in an extravagant manner.

However, James owns a few humble cars, so it only makes sense that he allowed himself some fun with at least one of his cars.

7 Derrick Rose - Bentley Mulsanne

Often injured Derrick Rose decided to get a Bentley. However, there must be an interesting story behind this picture. Why did he leave a very expensive car in the parking lot during a snowstorm? This might suggest that Rose sees herself as no different from everyone else, which would be great, but the Bentley Mulsanne costs roughly $300,000. It's quite an expensive car to leave in the snow. However, this is what it is. If a luxury car can't stand the snow, then it's probably not worth that high price. Bentleys are well-made cars; therefore, it is unlikely that Rose had problems with the car after he was able to clear the snow.

Thanks to D-Rose for digging himself with a shovel!

6 Maria Sharapova: Porsche 911 Cabriolet

Maria Sharapova in her prime was one of the best tennis players on the planet and was known as a representative of the Porsche brand. She took dozens and dozens of photos with the best Porsche cars. However, she decided to take a ride in a beautiful Porsche 911 Cabriolet.

You can never go wrong with a Porsche and this sleek sports car is perfect for those who want to spend some cash on a car they can drive on sunny days.

It's also cheaper than a number of the other cars on this list, yet the 911 remains one of the most respected cars on the planet. Maria definitely made the right choice when she chose this extremely classic car.

5 Lewis Hamilton - Pagani Zonda

The Pagani Zonda is a car that looks like a replica of the 90s version of the Batmobile. Ironically, it costs about the same as the fictional Bruce Wayne paid for his beloved business car. The Pagani Zonda costs approximately $1.4 million, with some models reaching $1.8 million. The sports car has an incredible speed of 220 miles per hour and definitely grabs the attention of anyone who sees it.

Driver Lewis Hamilton has always seemed to want to ride around something similar to what he works with. Pagani Zonda is an Italian manufacturer that is definitely committed to building extremely fast and expensive sports cars for the wealthy who can afford them. Purple also goes well with Zonda.

4 Mario Balotelli - Ferrari 458 Spider

Mario Balotelli is a flamboyant soccer player who also loves to flaunt his cars. The Ferrari 458 Spider has a starting price of around $260,000 and is a combination of luxury and sport. The classic red color gives the car a certain class and style that few other brands can emulate.

The car can reach 200 mph and 0 km/h in an impressive three seconds.

Balotelli made an estimated $3.7 million in 2016 - without any of his endorsements, so buying a Ferrari (or two) won't hurt his bank account much. Also, Balotelli is Italian, so it's no surprise that he decided to purchase an Italian sports car. Now, if he decided to go with a Porsche, it might turn some heads.

3 Lionel Messi is the first

Lionel Messi may have several expensive cars, including a $32 million Ferrari; however, he also owns a Prius, which can be seen as an attempt by an outstanding football player to save nature. After all, Messi's annual salary is estimated to be around $65 million with his approval, so he can afford any car on the planet he wants.

While it's unclear if Messi uses his Prius as a daily driver or if owning one is something of a publicity stunt, it remains a noble effort. He is arguably the best player in the world, and with his fame, he can bring a lot of attention to any cause he stands for.

2 Michael Jordan - Corvette ZR1 40th Anniversary Edition

Michael Jordan became the first athlete to be worth over $1 billion, and by default, he could buy any vehicle on earth. So it's interesting to take a look at the cars MJ has owned over the years, including the 1th Anniversary Edition Corvette ZR40. Judging by his clothes, this photo is definitely from the 90s and you have to admit that this Corvette really has an amazing look. The color is unusual, and the body shape is basically what you would expect from a Corvette.

Corvettes always seem to generate a buzz based on the opinions of those who love them and those who don't give a damn about the brand. However, let's save these discussions for another time and give them a footing in this model.

1 Stephen Curry — Porsche Panamera

The Porsche Panamera is not a high-end sports car model from Porsche, but it is one of the German company's most beautiful designs. Ever since the Golden State Warriors began their journey to become the perpetual contenders for the National Basketball Association title, Stephen Curry has seen his ad deal opportunities skyrocket. Although this photo looks like a staged Instagram photo, it shows off the Panamera's elegant design.

Compared to other sports cars, the Panamera has a modest starting price of $85,000 and is reasonable enough that some non-millionaires can afford to buy the car.

If you love the Porsche brand, it's likely that you have fond feelings for the Panamera and its affordability combined with the classic styling that Porsche is known for.

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