Forbes has declared LeBron James a billionaire. The publication says James has reached a net worth of $1.2 billion after bringing in $121.2 million last year. James is the first active NBA player to be declared a billionaire. LeBron has earned an estimated $385 million in salary over his career and another $900 million from endorsements and business ventures. Michael Jordan is the only former player to reach the status point.
LeBron James is now the first active NBA athlete to become a billionaire, joining Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant, who did so after retirement 💰
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— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) June 2, 2022
