As one of the world’s most famous and successful athletes, it doesn’t take a genius to guess that LeBron James has earned a lot of money over his 21-year career. But in Sportico’s latest ranking of highest-paid athletes, the truth of his financial blessings came to light when he came in fifth place, with an estimated worth of $1.76 billion dollars.
“James is the highest-paid NBA active player this year, including endorsements, and ranked fourth among all athletes for 2023 earnings at $126 million,” wrote Kurt Badenhausen. “His career playing salary will top $500 million next season, while his endorsement portfolio includes AT&T, Beats, Crypto.com, GMC, PepsiCo and Taco Bell, and he has his own lifetime deal with Nike that pays more than $30 million annually.”
Michael Jordan is still the all-time richest athlete with a worth of $3.75 billion and his place at the top is unlikely to be rivaled anytime soon. but if anyone has a chance to one day surpass Michael, it’s LeBron — and he’s already on that track.
On the court, LeBron a made hundreds of millions, and his dominating play is what opened up the rest of his financial opportunities. But what has really brought in the money for the King is his many businesses, which continue to grow and expand every day.
As James shifts to the next chapter of his life, he will be pouring more and more time into these business projects to fund and fuel his family’s greatest ambitions. If he can keep up this pace and take strides in the world of entertainment and business, it may not be long before LeBron is challenging the GOAT himself at the top of the food chain.
LeBron James Wants To Sign $100 Million Deal This Summer
Unlike Michael Jordan, who only made $94 million in his NBA career, LeBron has the chance to cross into triple figures on his next, and possibly final, NBA contract. Despite being a billionaire, with an expanding business empire, LeBron wants every penny he can get from the Lakers and the latest rumblings indicate he intends to seek a $100 million deal (or something close to it) as a free agent this July.
Even now, in his 21st season, James is worthy of the max, and his averages this season (25.3 points, 8.0 assists, and 7.1 rebounds per game) are proof that he may be able to earn another $100 million or more before his career his said and done.
Currently, it is unknown when LeBron will retire and walk away from the game but the work will not end when he’s no longer playing. Between his son Bronny and countless business investments, LeBron has set himself up for success now and long after he’s played his final game. The only question now is how much longer he’s got left in the NBA, and what more he can accomplish before it’s time to hang it up.
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