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The ultimate house for basketball lovers: A $24M Scottsdale mansion with an NBA-level basketball gym, sneakers vault

by Georgie Mihaila March 16, 2025, 11:37 pm 2,313 Comments

Photo credit: Reflecting Walls Photography / David Newman Partners

Hold on to your high-tops, ’cause we’re about to set some new benchmarks for luxury living.

A 5-acre property in Scottsdale, Arizona, is on the market for $23,500,000, and it comes with an amenity roster that would make even top athletes swoon.

One of Scottsdale’s most tricked-out estates, the property is best known for its regulation-size basketball gym, frequented by sports legends like Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna, Chris Paul, and Damian Lillard, among others.

But the showstopping basketball gym — set 15 feet below ground, and fitted with everything from a pro scoreboard to a locker room — is far from the only standout feature.

The massive 21,410-square-foot home also comes with two resort-style pools, with outdoor TVs and water features, a luxe movie theater, a golf practice facility, and an envy-worthy “Jordans vault”.

Photo credit: Reflecting Walls Photography / David Newman Partners

Currently one of Scottsdale’s most expensive homes, the private estate spans nearly 5 acres in the prestigious Prado Estates of North Scottsdale, with 21,410 square feet of living space, 7 bedrooms, 18 baths, and a separate 1,551-square-foot guest house.

The showstopping $23,500,000 property is listed with David Newman and Pushpit Tandon of David Newman Partners.

Built in 2017 for current seller (and basketball enthusiast) Brett Hardt, founder of sports apparel brand Attitude Is Free, the sports-centric estate has a jogging track encircling the entire property, and a golf practice area with a 9-hole putting green, among a never-ending list of luxe amenities.

But its most famous amenity is the regulation-size underground basketball gym, set 15 feet below ground, and outfitted with a professional scoreboard, a loft, a locker room with 5 bathrooms, and private parking.

Over 60 NBA players, including legends and stars like Chris Paul, Damian Lillard, Torrey Craig, and Mikal Bridges have visited this extraordinary home — with Kobe himself visiting the place just months before his tragic helicopter crash. He brought Gianna’s team to practice in Brett’s gym prior to a Mesa tournament.

The owner’s love for the sport extends to apparel, so the striking Scottsdale mansion comes with the ultimate display of sneakers in the form of a dedicated room dubbed “the Jordan vault”. It can hold up to 325 pairs and cost about $300,000 to build.

Featuring formal and family-friendly spaces alike, the main house is nothing short of luxurious.

Standout interior features include soaring two-story ceilings, walls of windows that open to the outdoor areas, designer light fixtures, and 3 fireplaces spread throughout the home.