LeBron James

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has become the first active player in NBA history with a net worth of $1 billion, Forbes magazine reported on Thursday ...

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LeBron James has become the first active player in NBA history with a net worth of $1 billion.

And if I happen to get it, if I happen to be a billion-dollar athlete, ho. Oh my God, I'm gonna be excited." "Obviously. I want to maximise my business.

The 37-year-old veteran forward, a four-time NBA champion and also a four-time NBA Most Valuable Player, ranks second on NBAs all-time scoring list and has ...

And if I happen to get it, if I happen to be a billion-dollar athlete, ho. He trails behind Argentina's captain and Paris Saint-Germain star Lionel Messi, who has a total worth of USD 130 million. NBA superstar LeBron James has added another feather to his illustrious hat.

Lebron James follows fellow basketball legend Michael Jordan in becoming a billionaire and has done so while still being an active player with the Los ...

And if I happen to get it, if I happen to be a billion-dollar athlete, ho. He has previously explained how becoming a billionaire was a goal of his, telling GQ, via the Daily Mail, in 2014: “Obviously. I want to maximise my business. NBA icon Lebron James has become only the second athlete in history to become a billionaire.

NBA player Lebron James has hit a new milestone as Forbes has declared him a billionaire estimating his net worth at $1 billion.

- Asides from what has been listed, Forbes still believes that the superstar has more than half a billion dollars in assets even after accounting for lawyers, managers, and his superstar lifestyle. - In 2012, He paid less than $1 million for a 10% slice of the assembly-line-style pizza chain. - Among the holdings of the basketball star includes pro baseball, soccer and hockey teams. The only other basketball billionaire to make this list is Michael Jordan, and he didn’t hit ten figures until 2014, more than a decade after he retired. And if I happen to get it, if I happen to be a billion-dollar athlete, ho. He has commanded more than $385 million in salary from the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers as the NBA’s highest-paid active player.

Michael Jordan is the only other basketball billionaire, per Forbes. But he hit 10 figures in 2014 — more than a decade after his retirement. By the numbers: ...

A formal announcement is expected in the near future. Forbes is calling off its plans to go public via a merger with a blank check company, according to two people familiar with the matter. By the numbers: Off the court, James has raked in more than $900 million from endorsements, real estate ($80 million) and cash and other investments (more than $500 million), Forbes estimates.

Former Miami Heat superstar LeBron James has become a legend not just on the court, but off the court as well. His many business interests have led to ...

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Following the conclusion of his 19th NBA season, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has become a billionaire, the first active NBA player to achieve the ...

I know talent," James said, according to the LA Times "I also know how to run a business as well. James has also made around $300 million from The Spring Hill Co., a venture he and his business partner Maverick Carter created in 2007. "I got so much to give to the game. In 2011, James’ sports marketing group got involved with Fenway Sports Group, which owns the Boston Red Sox, Liverpool FC, and Fenway Park. Forbes estimates that his investment is now worth $90 million. Per Forbes, James joins the billionaire list after making $121.2 million last year. His investment is now worth around $30 million.

Lakers star LeBron James becomes the second billionaire from the NBA, joining Michael Jordan.

In the decade since, the club’s value has risen from 619 million to 4.1 billion dollars, netting James a significant profit. The production studio helped to produce the Space Jam reboot in 2021, which James starred in, and has six projects listed for 2022 and 2023. LeBron James becomes the first active NBA player to become a billionaire

Forbes reports the other two NBA billionaires are Michael Jordan and the late Kobe Bryant, both of those legends received the status in retirement. King James ...

King James is still lacing them up for the Los Angeles Lakers while he crosses the billi threshold. Along with racking up 100s of millions for his work on the hardwood, James owns the SpringHill COmpany, which produced his version of Space Jam, invested in Blaze Pizza, and is an owner of Fenway Sports Group, and more. Crown him King of NBA Forbes. LeBron James has been named the first active NBA player to become a billionaire.

NBA Superstar LeBron James who had a disappointing season is now the first active player in NBA history to become a billionaire.

ADVERTISEMENT He will want to get back to his throne next season, and in spectacular fashion as well. ADVERTISEMENT This is a historic achievement for LeBron, who had previously said that this was his biggest milestone. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT

The 37-year-old Los Angeles Lakers star is the first active NBA player to become a billionaire, according to Forbes, which ranks the wealth of athletes, ...

"And if I happen to get it, if I happen to be a billion-dollar athlete, ho. While basketball great Michael Jordan is also a billionaire, he didn't achieve that standing until years after he retired from the game, Forbes noted. "I want to maximize my business," he said at the time. James reportedly paid less than $1 million for a 10% stake in the pizza chain in 2012, which has grown to more than 300 locations in North America, according to Forbes. His cut of the ownership is worth about $30 million, the magazine estimates. Last year, he sold a stake in the business to investors including Nike and Epic Games, giving the business a $725 million valuation, according to Forbes. James remains the largest single shareholder, although his current stake in the company is believed to be less than 50%, the publication added. James parlayed his $385 million in earnings from the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers as well as $900 million in income from endorsements and other business ventures into a portfolio of investments and holdings, according to Forbes.

LeBron James became the first active NBA player to be worth $1 billion, after making $121.2 million between May 2021 and May 2022.

James still has a way to catch up with the player many still consider to be the GOAT, though. While that number alone is staggering, what has made him a billionaire is his business acumen away from the game. James has made $385 in salary during his 19-season career, easily making him the NBA’s highest-paid active player.

The Los Angeles Lakers star is also one of two basketball players to reach $1 billion in net worth. Forbes reports Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan topped ...

According to Forbes, James is the second-highest paid athlete in the world, trailing only soccer star Lionel Messi. "I want to maximize my business. James acknowledged the milestone in a post on Instagram Thursday, which features an image of himself published with Forbes' report. Obviously," James told the magazine. But is a slowdown coming? "It’s my biggest milestone.

The Los Angeles Lakers star and former Miami Heat legend has officially become the first NBA athlete to hit billionaire status while still playing in the league ...

And if I happen to get it, if I happen to be a billion-dollar athlete, ho. James is only one of two basketball players to ever hit a net worth of ten digits — with Michael Jordan being the first, a status he reached nearly a decade after retiring his jersey. And yet, as demonstrated by other billionaires, the status rarely comes from one stream of revenue. LeBron James has a habit of breaking records, and not just on the court. James' billionaire status didn't happen overnight, and some could argue that his first step towards skyrocketing success was with his very first brand deal, which he signed in 2003 with Nike at age 18. Aside from being the NBA's highest paid player, James has accrued more than $900 million from endorsements and various business ventures.

James has earned more than $900 million off the court during his 19-year NBA career. Michael Jordan is also a billionaire, but only years after his playing ...

The 18-time All-Star has been open about his business goals outside of basketball throughout his career. And if I happen to get it, if I happen to be a billion-dollar athlete, ho. James is also a part owner of Fenway Sports Group, which owns the Boston Red Sox, Fenway Park, and Liverpool F.C., among others. Johnson and O’Neal have had similar success throughout their post-basketball careers. He made news in 1985 for purchasing a stake in Philadelphia’s Coca-Cola bottling franchise, which netted him millions. About half of James’ net worth comes from his stakes in real estate properties and business ventures.

Following an incredibly lucrative year, LeBron James has officially become a billionaire. The breakthrough makes the 37-year-old player's nickname, ...

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During his NBA career with the Los Angeles Lakers, Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat, James has earned more $385 million in salary, according to ESPN.

Kendrick Perkins gives LeBron James his flowers after the Lakers star reached billionaire status while also giving a shoutout to his wife, Savannah.

Just being at home and being a wife to him and letting him be the best version of himself.” “He has a great circle of people around him,” Perkinssaidof the Lakers star. Big Perk looked back at how the Lakers talisman talked and worked into existence his promise as a young kid to become the first player to become a billionaire while playing the game.

Matthew Pavlich is a Nine sports presenter and co-founder of Pickstar. Talent endorsing brands is nothing new. Since the 1920s and Babe Ruth's underwear ...

There will be periods in an athlete's career where they are in exactly the right place to front certain campaigns, either because of their popularity or maturity. There will be times where a deal is impossible and an athlete is out of reach, and others where everyone is ready to talk. In May, he was unveiled as a tourism ambassador for Saudi Arabia during a trip to Jeddah on the Red Sea. In fact, there are many factors when trying to get the best bang for your buck. The great Roger Federer, whose time with racquet in hand has been limited by recent injuries, took $724,000 on the circuit and $80 million promoting the likes of Wilson, Mercedes-Benz and Rolex. Stars of individual sports often have even greater opportunity to cash in on their personal popularity. A bit of money on the side to complement their sporting earnings and achievements. In the last few weeks, trade media company Sportico released its rankings of the highest-earning stars in sport. Michael Jordan, the most iconic sports marketing tool we've seen, first penned a five-year $7 million deal with Nike in 1984. Kevin Durant and Giannis Antetokounmpo, fellow NBA megastars, also made more off the court than on it. A lesser profiled talent may be the better fit! It is very much a part of everything they do.