LeBron James $480 Million Net Worth Looks Tiny Compared to Michael Jordan’s Fortune

LeBron James is often compared to Michael Jordan, and this time the main focus is on their net worth. Many would agree that LeBron is the GOAT, but his net worth is smaller than the billion Jordan has earned in his career.

The Lakers superstar has earned $480 million, but he has yet to pass the Chicago Bulls legend.

Analysts and fans first compared LeBron and Jordan when the Laker attended St. Vincent-St. Mary High School. LeBron was a young star and his success attracted the attention of many people. Well, LeBron didn’t follow LeBron’s college dreams and decided to try his chances in the NBA. It was a good decision.

LeBron has lived up to the hype. He doesn’t play the same basketball as Jordan. Their stats are different and the same applies to their leadership skills. LeBron is a dominant player and he grows bigger with every move he makes.

LeBron James will add more to his net worth

Let’s go back to the net worth. Spotrac’s financial data confirms that LeBron has earned about $307 million during his basketball career. He has signed great deals outside the basketball court. This includes deals with the Blaze Pizza, beats, and Liverpool FC. Oh, yes, LeBron’s deal with Nike will give him a billion.

Forbes confirms that Jordan’s net worth goes at $1.6 billion. He didn’t make a lot of money in the NBA. During his time with the Bulls, MJ earned $93 million in game checks. About $63 million came in 1996-67 and 1997-78.

MJ took his talents outside the court. He has contracts with Nike, Gatorade, McDonalds and other brands. Jordan also took over the Charlotte Bobcats.

In other words, Jordan set the gold standard that modern basketball players try to match. LeBron has so much to offer and he will have plenty of time to match Jordan’s greatness in the business world.

For now, the king of basketball is trying to win games, and his Lakers are inside the bubble. LA joins 21 other teams in the race for the big title. LeBron and his team are favorites to win the title.