For nearly two decades, LeBron James has stood as one of the wealthiest and most influential figures in the NBA. Forbes first listed him among the billionaire ranks in 2022, making him the first active NBA player to cross that threshold. He joined a very select NBA club, one that has historically included Michael Jordan, who became a billionaire in 2014 through his Hornets stake, and Magic Johnson, who reached the mark in 2023 through his diversified business empire. That context alone has made James’ financial journey a central storyline both inside and outside basketball.

Even when his Lakers missed the postseason in 2022, Forbes reported that his $121.2 million earnings across salary and business ventures put him firmly into ten-figure territory. “If it happens, it’s my biggest milest

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