Trevor Ariza, who spent 18 years in the National Basketball Association and earned more than $116 million during his professional career, has revealed his current financial circumstances in court filings related to his ongoing legal dispute with his ex-wife, Bree Anderson Ariza.
According to an income and expense declaration filed by the former NBA champion, Ariza currently works as a trainer for the disabled, earning an average monthly salary of $6,000. However, the court documents indicate his income last month totaled approximately $2,316, demonstrating significant month-to-month variability in his earnings.
The financial disclosure, obtained by TMZ, reveals that Ariza supplements his training income with investment returns from Buffalo Wild Wings, generating approximately $667 per month. His total liquid assets include roughly $50,000 in cash and bank accounts, while he holds $2.5 million in real property investments.
The court filing provides insight into Ariza's current living situation and household composition. He resides with his girlfriend, Kristy, her two children, his 14-year-old son, and his aunt, creating a multi-generational household.
Ariza's monthly expenses, as detailed in the declaration, total $11,600. The breakdown includes $2,000 for healthcare, $2,000 for groceries, $2,000 for utilities, $500 for cleaning and laundry services, $2,000 for education costs, $500 for clothing, and $2,000 for automobile expenses and insurance. Additionally, he reports paying $7,700 monthly in child support obligations for children from previous relationships.
The financial picture presented in these court documents stands in stark contrast to Ariza's earnings during his NBA tenure. Over nearly two decades in professional basketball, he accumulated substantial wealth through player contracts, though the transition to post-playing career income represents a significant adjustment common among retired professional athletes.
These revelations emerge as part of the legal proceedings between Ariza and his former spouse, where financial disclosures are standard requirements in divorce and family law matters. The documents provide a rare glimpse into the post-retirement financial realities faced by former professional athletes, even those who earned substantial sums during their playing careers.