What is LeBron James’ net worth?
BASKETBALL legend LeBron James has amassed a massive fortune from various ventures both on and off the court.
Following the end of his 21st NBA season, rumors began to circulate that the legend was headed for retirement, but his most recent contract says otherwise.
What is LeBron James' net worth?
In June 2022, LeBron James was officially named a billionaire.
According to , the basketball legend became the NBA's first active player with a net worth of $1 billion, but it has since risen to $1.2 billion as of July 2024.
During the 2022-2023 season, James earned $124.5 million, before taxes and agents’ fees, bringing his net worth officially to billionaire status the outlet reports.
The only other basketball billionaire per Forbes is Michael Jordan, who reached the mark in 2014 - after retirement.
In addition to his sponsorship deals, LeBron is also the part-owner of the Liverpool soccer team, and in 2021, he became one of the first Black partners in Fenway Sports Group history.
This deal came after he signed a two-year, $97.1 million contract extension in May 2023 for the 2024-25 season.
"The extension, which includes a 15% trade kicker, makes James the highest-earning player in NBA history with $532 million in career guaranteed money, surpassing Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant," Kluth Sports CEO Rich Paul told .
At the time of the signing, LeBron reflected on his 20th NBA season alluding to the idea that his last season may actually be his last ever, telling , "Going forward with the game of basketball, I've got a lot to think about."
Despite the speculation, LeBron has made it clear what his intention is to play with his oldest son, Bronny James, and now he gets the chance to do so as the Lakers drafted him 55th overall in 2024.
Does LeBron James own part of the Boston Red Sox?
In 2021, it was announced that the basketball star became a part-owner of the Boston Red Sox.
"Both he & Maverick Carter each join Fenway Sports Group as partners, first and only Black partners in FSG history," Boston Globe journalist Michael Silverman tweeted.
LeBron, who is one of the richest and most influential athletes on the global stage, "owns an undisclosed amount of FSG shares after previously holding an approximately 2 percent share of the Liverpool soccer franchise since 2011" according to the .
James became an FSG partner and a part-owner of other FSG subsidiaries like NESN, Roush Fenway Racing, and Fenway Sports Management.
FSG principal owner John Henry will retain control of the sports conglomerate.
How many kids does LeBron James have?
LeBron James married his high school sweetheart, Savannah James, in 2013.
The couple shares three children.
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In her senior year, she got pregnant with her first child, Bronny, born in 2004.
She gave birth to her son, Bryce, in 2007 and her daughter, Zhuri, in 2014.