Forbes Valuation
We estimate James’ net worth at $1.4 billion. James, the first active NBA player to become a billionaire, generated upwards of $500 million in pretax salary on the court and more than $1 billion pretax in off-court business ventures and brand deals.
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Key Background
James announced he was leaving the Lakers last month after eight seasons and one championship with the team, wrapping up a two-year, $104 million deal. Basketball insiders and fans speculated what his next move would be, with teams like the Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors emerging as potential leaders. James is considered one of the greatest basketball players of all time, building the reputation through four NBA championships across three teams, four NBA Finals MVPs and his standing as the NBA all-time scoring leader with over 40,000 points.
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Further Reading
At Nearly 42, LeBron James Is More Valuable For NBA And Teams At The Bank Than On The Court (Forbes)
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