Over the years, LeBron James has become an international name when it comes to the world of basketball. James’ time in the NBA provided not only championships to him but also a lot of money.
His work on the court and away from it has produced a net worth of $800 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. That’s quite a haul for James, who even in high school was propelled into stardom as a “chosen” basketball star.
These days, James plays hoops for the Los Angeles Lakers. He received a boost in teammates when Luka Doncic joined the team after a trade with the Dallas Mavericks. Being successful with Doncic can not only boost his title aspirations but even help him in his pocketbook. Winning brings more money.
That’s all well and good, but how did James build up such a fortune? Let’s break it down. James earns about $45 million in salary from the Lakers every year. That’s in addition to $55 million from endorsement deals.
Breaking it down even further, James earned $90 million over seven years from his first endorsement deal with Nike. In his first decade in the NBA, James raked in $450 million in salary and endorsement contracts. Oh, James also has about $80 million tied up in real estate investments.
He’s also given back to Akron and other cities where he’s played basketball. James has paid big bucks to build community centers for underserved areas. He’s married with a family, plus James never forgets how times where tough when he was younger.
James had this to say about success at one point in his life. “You can’t be afraid to fail,” he said. “It’s the only way you succeed – you’re not gonna succeed all the time, and I know that.” It looks like “King James” has succeeded a lot in his life on and off the court.
