The Secrets That Helped LeBron James Become a Billionaire (And Have Nothing to Do With Playing Basketball) The Los Angeles Lakers star and NBA legend recently hit his billionaire milestone -- making him the first player to join the club while still being active on the courts.
By Madeline Garfinkle • Originally published
LeBron James has a habit of breaking records, and not just on the court. After a particularly profitable year (following an exceptionally successful career thus far), James raked in upwards of $1.2 billion in pretax earnings, giving him a net worth of $1 billion, according to Forbes.
The Los Angeles Lakers star and former Miami Heat legend has officially become the first NBA athlete to hit billionaire status while still playing in the league.
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