Updated May 20th, 2021 at 18:01 IST

What happened to Tim Legler's face? Fans worried about former NBA player

What happened to Tim Legler's face? NBA fans on social media were worried for the former NBA star after his latest appearance on ESPN on Wednesday.

Reported by: Sreehari Menon
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Former NBA star Tim Legler has forged a career as a broadcaster and is revered by fans for his accurate analysis. Legler had a decade long stint in the NBA in the 90s and is best known for his days with the Washington Bullets/Wizards. Appearing on ESPN during the ongoing NBA play-in tournament, Legler's appearance was met with scepticism from fans online. Here's a look at what happened to Tim Legler's face, and the Tim Legler net worth. 

Tim Legler ESPN: What happened to Tim Legler's face?

Tim Legler appeared as a guest analyst on ESPN's coverage of the NBA play-in tournament on Wednesday night. The former Golden State Warriors guard's analysis was hailed by fans and viewers of ESPN, but his appearance had fans worried on social media.  Tim Legler face soon was a talking point on social media, with many suggesting that the former NBA star had undergone plastic surgery. Fans were not pleased with the Tim Legler botox with many suggesting that the ESPN analyst got it completely wrong, one of the reasons why his on-screen time has been short despite being associated with the networks since 1999. Many users suggested that it was a botched plastic surgery and that his skin was too tight and was given a facelift to counter ageing. A section of the fans also hoped that the change is not cosmetic or medical in their social media comments. 

Tim Legler salary: Tim Legler net worth 

As per Rich Athletes, the Tim Legler net worth is estimated to around $2million. Much of his fortune arrived from his decade long NBA career and his broadcasting career with ESPNSportsCenter and SiriusXM NBA Radio. As per reports, during his 10 seasons in the league, Legler made a little over $5.1 million in salary. He played for the likes of Washington Bullets (Washington Wizards), Golden State Warriors, and the Phoenix Suns. Among his career highlights was his famous 1996 triumph at the NBA Three-Point contest championship in which he won the title and a $20,000 prize. Legler appears regularly on the ESPN programs like NBA ShootaroundNBA Fastbreak, ESPN First Take and NBA Coast to Coast and has ties with the network since 119. He is also a basketball analyst on SportsCenter and various shows on ESPN Radio

Disclaimer: The aforementioned net worth information is sourced from various websites and media reports. The website does not guarantee 100% accuracy.

(Image Courtesy: A screengrab from ESPN's coverage, Tim Legler Twitter)

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Published May 20th, 2021 at 18:01 IST