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LeBron James
Neon Hollywood · sports · Updated June 2026

LeBron James

Photo: Erik Drost · CC BY 2.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Net Worth
$450M
Last 12 Months
$52.6M
Profession
television actor · basketball player · screenwriter
Born
December 30, 1984
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NBA superstar whose post-court empire — SpringHill, Blaze Pizza, Liverpool FC stake — has eclipsed his on-court earnings several times over.

NBA superstar whose post-court empire — SpringHill, Blaze Pizza, Liverpool FC stake — has eclipsed his on-court earnings several times over.

Sources of Wealth

Where the $450M comes from

  • NBA Salary (current & career)

    LeBron has earned over $531M in NBA salaries since 2003, with his 2025-26 contract alone worth $52.6M; on-court pay is foundational but only a portion of total wealth after taxes and spending.

    $135M
    30%
  • Nike & Endorsement Deals

    Celebrity Net Worth references over $1.3B in gross endorsement and salary income over his career; his lifetime Nike deal (reportedly worth over $1B) is the single largest endorsement component.

    $157.5M
    35%
  • SpringHill / Media & Entertainment

    SpringHill Company (formed with Maverick Carter) received a $100M investment in 2020 at a reported $725M valuation, representing a major equity asset for LeBron in media production and content.

    $90M
    20%
  • Sports Franchise & Equity Stakes (Fenway Sports Group, etc.)

    LeBron holds a minority equity stake in Fenway Sports Group (owners of the Boston Red Sox and Liverpool FC), among other sports-related investments, providing long-term appreciating assets.

    $45M
    10%
  • Real Estate & Other Investments (Blaze Pizza, Ladder, etc.)

    LeBron has a portfolio of consumer-brand and real estate investments including Blaze Pizza and Ladder supplements, contributing diversified but smaller income streams.

    $22.5M
    5%