In 2005, a 20-year-old LeBron James told the Associated Press, "I want to be a billionaire."
Since then he has charted a course to $1 billion to that includes on-court dominance, endorsement deals with the biggest companies in the world, and some smart investments.
In the process he has amassed some awesome cars, pristine houses, and an enviable wardrobe. And he still has time for his lovely, surprisingly normal family.
You may hate him, but you can't deny that he's built a pretty impressive life off the court.
First thing's first, let's see where his money comes from. He has made $92 million in career NBA salary. But he makes the real money off the court...
Source: Basketball Reference
He made $33 million (twice his NBA salary) in endorsements last year. He's in ad campaigns for huge companies like McDonald's and Samsung
Source: SI
He also has a deal with Nike. The company signed him to a 7-year, $93 million deal right out of high school. He's a huge force in the sneaker and sports apparel world
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