Sports & Media

LeBron James

Estimated Net Worth

$1.2 Billion

Portrait of LeBron James

Quick Facts

  • Full Name LeBron Raymone James Sr.
  • Born December 30, 1984
  • Nationality American
  • Primary Sources NBA Salary, SpringHill Company, Investments

Biography

LeBron James is an American professional basketball player and entrepreneur. Widely considered one of the greatest basketball players of all time, he has parlayed his athletic success into a diverse business empire spanning media, investments, and endorsements.

Sources of Wealth

NBA Career Earnings

~$400 Million

Career NBA salary earnings from the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, and Los Angeles Lakers, making him one of the highest-paid players in league history.

SpringHill Company

~$300 Million

His media company, which produces content for major platforms including Netflix and HBO, was valued at $725 million, with LeBron holding a significant stake.

Endorsements & Investments

~$500 Million

Lifetime Nike deal worth over $1 billion, plus strategic investments in companies like Beats Electronics, Liverpool FC, Blaze Pizza, and various tech startups.

Last Updated: August 12, 2025