American professional basketball player, LeBron James has a net worth of $600 million. After setting the high school basketball world on fire with his talent, LeBron leaped college and was drafted as the first pick by his hometown team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, in the 2003 NBA draft.
With his services he led the Heat to two NBA championships in the 2012 and 2013 season. He returned to the Cavs from 2014 to 2018, winning a championship in the year 2016. Afterwards, in 2018 he moved to the Los Angeles Lakers. He won a championship with LA in 2020.
When it comes to the money, he is the sixth-highest paid player in the NBA in terms of just salary. His annual base salary is $41.1 million.
Moreover, LeBron is one of the highest-earning and globally powerful celebrities worldwide. He earns more than $60-90 million per year in endorsements and has a $1 billion lifetime contract with Nike.
He has rose to fame and wealth into a veritable business empire and his name is now almost a brand, with investments in a number of startups. He is a part owner of English football club Liverpool F.C.
If he continues the current pace, James is set to become a billionaire by 2035.
Some big achievements in LeBron James career in terms of his wealth:
- First Nike contract paid $90 million over 7 years
- Turned down a larger contract with Reebok
- Earned $450 million from salary and endorsements in first decade in the NBA
- Has earned $800 million during his career so far from salary and endorsements
- Owns roughly $80 million worth of real estate
