LeBron James surpasses $1 billion in career earnings

James, 36, is the first active NBA player to reach that stratosphere with $330 million in player salaries and another $700 million off the court from endorsements, merchandising, licensing and his media business.

Published : Jul 22, 2021 22:52 IST

NBA superstar and cast member Lebron James attending the premiere for the film 'Space Jam: A New Legacy' in Los Angeles on July 12.
NBA superstar and cast member Lebron James attending the premiere for the film 'Space Jam: A New Legacy' in Los Angeles on July 12.
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NBA superstar and cast member Lebron James attending the premiere for the film 'Space Jam: A New Legacy' in Los Angeles on July 12.

NBA superstar LeBron James has joined the billionaires' club, Sportico reported Thursday.

The 'Space Jam: A New Legacy' star is the first active NBA player ever to reach that stratosphere.

James, 36, has earned $330 million in player salaries and another $700 million off the court from endorsements, merchandising, licensing and his media business, according to the report. His current endorsement partners include Nike, PepsiCo, AT&T, Walmart, GMC, Epic Games, Beats, Blaze Pizza and Rimowa.

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The only other athletes to earn $1 billion while still active are golfer Tiger Woods, boxer Floyd Mayweather, tennis star Roger Federer and soccer greats Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

A 17-time All-Star, four-time league MVP and four-time NBA champion, James averaged 25.0 points, 7.8 assists and 7.7 rebounds in his third season with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020-21.

On the NBA's all-time lists, James ranks third in points (35,367) and eighth in assists (9,696) through 18 seasons.

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