LeBron James becomes only the second NBA player to join the select circle of sports billionaires, according to Forbes.
The Los Angeles Lakers player, with an annual salary of $121.2 million this year that gives him the second-highest income in sports in 2022, now exceeds $1 billion in value.
LeBron James is only the second player in the NBA after Michael Jordan, but the only active player, worth in the 10 figures.
Besides, sports billionaires are not legion. Michael Jordan was the first. He was joined by golfer Tiger Woods, boxer Floyd Mayweather and soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo.
LeBron James has an impressive track record.He was selected 18 times as an NBA all-star, won the NBA championship four times, and twice won an Olympic gold medal.
Despite this latest career achievement, the 37-year-old billionaire could not lead the Lakers to the NBA playoffs this year. It was only the fourth time in 19 seasons in the NBA that the 2.06-meter giant did not participate in the big spring dance.
According to Forbes,LeBron James has earned$385 millionin hiscareerwith theCleveland Cavaliers,Miami Heat andLos Angeles Lakers.Off the court, he has earned more than $900 million in revenue from endorsement deals and other commercial activities.
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