Estimating LeBron James Net Worth When He Retires

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is one of the highest-paid players in league history and has the highest net worth. Do you know that LeBron’s net worth is estimated at $480 million?

It doesn’t come as a surprise to see LeBron at No. 9 in Forbes’ Celebrity 100 for 2020, No. 5 in the World’s Highest-Paid Athletes for 2020 and No. 39 in America’s Richest Entrepreneurs under 40, around 2016.

LeBron James has the thickest net worth

King James has a huge salary and he earns a lot of money from his endorsements and businesses. How much money will LeBron have after his retirement?

NBA salary

In his NBA career, LeBron has earned $300 million. LeBron came to Los Angeles in 2018 and signed a four-year deal worth $153 million. This will give him $38 million per year.

Endorsements

LeBron joined forces with McDonalds, Microsoft, State Farm, Beats by Dre, Coca-Cola, Dunkin-Donuts, Baskin Robbins, Samsung, and Nike. The three-time NBA champion has additional $55 million per year.

Businesses

King James created his own production company, SpringHill Entertainment. He also has share in Blaze Pizza, and also owns a media company, Uninterrupted. As you may be guessing, this gives LeBron another $60 million per year.

Wrap it up

LeBron’s net worth at the moment goes as high as $480 million. His annual income is about $153 million.

A real projection

If you take this into consideration, you’d say that LeBron’s financial status is pretty cool.  Of course, he will have to think a lot about his next decisions and inflation. This also includes pay cuts and other factors.

If LeBron retires at 40, his net worth will go as high as $1.245 billion.

Let’s just say that LeBron will be rich by the end of his life. He is money. King James is one of the richest basketball players of all time and he will keep earning money even after his retirement.