LeBron James will not play in the NBA Finals this year, but he still holds a new title: Billionaire.
The 37-year-old Los Angeles Lakers star has officially joined the Three Coming Club, According to Forbes, After earning a further $ 121.2 million last year. He was the first active NBA player to reach billionaire status.
The only NBA star to become a billionaire Michael JordanWho did not receive the status until 2014, after more than a decade since he retired as a player.
James, who completed a two-year $ 85 million contract with the Lockers, has earned $ 387 million in his career. According to Spotrock. Forbes reports that he has earned an additional $ 900 million in approvals since he entered the league in 2003.
James has embarked on a number of lucrative business ventures during his 19-year playing career. In 2016, he signed a lifetime contract with Nike Rumor has it that it will be more than $ 1 billion Although this figure has not been confirmed by James. He also owns a $ 300 million Springhill manufacturing company, according to Forbes.
In addition, James Place has partnered with chains such as Pizza, where he is an investor and holds 10% of the stock, valued at $ 30 million by Forbes. He An investor in Fenway Sports Group And saw a cash wind from Beats sale for Apple In 2014 he owned a small stake in the company.
Forbes also estimates he owns assets worth $ 80 million Approximately $ 37 million 13,000 sq ft mansion In Beverly Hills.
Do not expect James’ net worth to grow at any time. The star is new from another All-Star season Eligible for a two-year, $ 97 million extension From the lockers.
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