LeBron James is first active NBA player to become a billionaire
by Guardian sport and agencies from US news | The Guardian on (#5ZY1T)
- Michael Jordan reached billionaire status after retirement
- Lakers star's assets include entertainment and sports interests
LeBron James has added another title to his collection: billionaire. Forbes estimated the Los Angeles Lakers star's net worth at $1bn in a report published on Thursday. He is the first active NBA player to reach the status.
Michael Jordan, whose net worth Forbes has pegged at $1.7bn, didn't reach billionaire status until 11 years after he retired. Forbes estimated James earned $121.2 million last year, a figure eclipsed only by Lionel Messi, who brought in $130m.
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