Where the money comes from
| Wprost estimate | PLN 480 million in December 2024, his last year on Wprost's list of the 40 richest Poles under 40 Przegląd Sportowy |
| Why he dropped off | He turned 41 in February 2025, so he was too old for the 2025 edition Wprost |
| Biggest contract | A reported five-year, $60 million deal with the Washington Wizards in 2014 Wikipedia |
Marcin Gortat, "the Polish Hammer", is the most successful Polish player in NBA history. The son of Olympic boxing medallist Janusz Gortat, he started at ŁKS Łódź, won the German title with RheinEnergie Cologne and was drafted in the second round in 2005. He went on to play 12 NBA seasons for Orlando, Phoenix, Washington and the Los Angeles Clippers, reaching the 2009 NBA Finals with the Magic and spending five seasons as Washington's starting center. He retired in 2020 and later returned to the Wizards as a player development coach.
Wprost's December 2024 list of the 40 richest Poles under 40, the last he was young enough for, put his fortune at PLN 480 million. That is about $122 million at the October 23, 2026 exchange rate.
How he made his money
Gortat's biggest pay days came in the NBA. Orlando matched a five-year, $34 million offer sheet from Dallas in 2009, and in 2014 he re-signed with the Wizards on a reported five-year, $60 million contract.
He has also been active in business and investing, which he talked about with Przegląd Sportowy in July 2025.
Career at a glance
Gortat grew up in Łódź, where he played for ŁKS Łódź before moving to Germany. Orlando acquired his draft rights, and he spent several seasons as Dwight Howard's backup, including the 2009 run to the NBA Finals.
A trade to Phoenix in December 2010 made him a starter, and he became one of only a handful of centers to average a double-double in a season. He then spent five seasons as Washington's starting center.
About this estimate
Wprost ranks the 40 richest Poles under 40 every year. Gortat appeared on the list for the last time in December 2024, when it put his fortune at PLN 480 million, as Przegląd Sportowy reported in July 2025. He turned 41 in February 2025 and dropped off the list on age, as Wprost noted in its 2025 edition.
We show the figure exactly as published, in Polish zloty, with a rough dollar conversion. It is Wprost's estimate, not his own figure.
Career and money timeline
- 2005
Is drafted 57th overall by the Phoenix Suns while playing in Germany.
- 2006
Wins the German championship with RheinEnergie Cologne.
- 2007
Signs with the Orlando Magic.
- 2009
Reaches the NBA Finals with Orlando.
- 2013
Is traded to the Washington Wizards.
- 2014
Re-signs with Washington for a reported $60 million over five years.
- 2020
Retires from basketball.
- 2024
Wprost puts his fortune at PLN 480 million.
Marcin Gortat net worth FAQ
What is Marcin Gortat's net worth?
Wprost estimated in December 2024 that Marcin Gortat is worth PLN 480 million. That is the most recent published estimate from Wprost that we could find; we do not update it ourselves.
Where do these numbers come from?
The net worth figure is Wprost's own published estimate, linked with its date at the top of the page. Every figure on this page is linked to its source below.
Is Marcin Gortat still involved with the NBA?
Yes. After retiring in 2020 he returned to the Washington Wizards as a player development and assistant coach.
Sources
- Przegląd Sportowy, Jego majątek to 480 mln zł. Powiedział, czego nigdy nie robi w biznesie (Wprost 40 najbogatszych przed 40, 2024) (July 26, 2025)
- Wprost, Lista 40 najbogatszych przed 40. Oto najmłodsi polscy milionerzy (December 1, 2025)
- Background facts: Wikipedia, Marcin Gortat (accessed October 25, 2026). Used for career facts only, never for money figures.
Photo: All-Pro Reels, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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