LeBron James Net Worth 2025: Basketball Salary and Earnings

LeBron James, an American basketball star, is thought to have a net worth of $1.1 billion. Before we tell you where and how this money came from, let us share some fascinating facts about him. The fact that people stopped reading periodicals in the age of television is a different story. However, being featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated is still seen as a significant accomplishment. In high school, LeBron James was featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated.

It was once thought that LeBron James might become a major football player, but luckily he is currently playing hoops. During high school, LeBron excelled in both basketball and football. However, he was unable to play football that season since he broke his wrist as soon as the football season began.

What is LeBron James’s Net Worth and Annual Income?

By 2025, LeBron James, the American basketball star, is expected to have a net worth of $1.1 billion.This comprises a yearly income of $100 million.It is also thought that he has a $100 million endorsement contract each year. As you are all aware, he began his basketball career in Cleveland before moving to Miami and then Los Angeles. However, did you know that he is the only player in the world to have played for three separate teams and won championships?

In other words, the championship follows him everywhere. Only the Nike deal is worth almost $100 million in terms of endorsements. He has made $700 million in his career so far, if Variety stories are to be believed. By the end of this year, a lot of money managers predict that he will be a billionaire. If this occurs, we will notify you; in the meantime, continue to visit our website.

Name	LeBron James
Net Worth (2025)	$1.1 Billion
Profession	American professional basketball player
Monthly Income	$9 Million +
Yearly Income	$100 Million +
Endorsements	$55 Million +
NBA draft	2003 (Round: 1 / Pick: 1)
Current team	Los Angeles Lakers (#6 / Power forward, Small forward)
Dates joined	2021 (Team LeBron)
Position	Small forward/Power forward
Playing career	2003–present
Last Updated	2025

LeBron James Net Worth Growth

LeBron James, the most well-known American professional basketball player, has an estimated net worth of approximately 1.1 billion dollars, according to a number of internet sources (Wikipedia, Forbes, IMDB).

Net Worth in 2025	$1.1 Billion
Net Worth in 2024	$1.0 Billion
Net Worth in 2023	$0.9 Billion
Net Worth in 2022	$0.8 Billion
Net Worth in 2021	$0.7 Billion
Net Worth in 2019	$0.6 Billion

About LeBron James’s Personal Life

On December 30, 1984, LeBron James was born in Ohio. He and his family lived in different houses as children because they could not find a place to call home. He began playing basketball well in high school, and as a result, his team advanced to the Division Three Finals.

Many organizations were prepared to take him before he even graduated from high school because of how well he performed in his last years. Indeed, he was drafted straight into the NBA after high school, rather than after college.

Real Name	LeBron Raymone James Sr.
Nick Name:	LeBron James
Birth Place:	Akron, Ohio, United States
Date Of Birth:	30 December 1984
Age:	39 years old
Height:	203 cm / 6′ 8″
Weight:	110 kg / 242 lbs.
Eye Colour:	Black
Hair Colour:	Black
School:	St. Marry High School
College:	Did not attend
Religion:	Roman Catholicism
Nationality:	American
Zodiac Sign:	Capricorn
Gender:	Male
Sexual Orientation:	Straight
Kids/Children Name:	Bronny James, Bryce Maximus James, Zhuri James
Profession:	American professional basketball player
Net Worth:	$1.1 Billion

LeBron James Salary and Contract (2-year)

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers agreed to a two-year, $101,355,998 contract. A guaranteed $101,355,998 and an average yearly compensation of $50,677,999 are included in the contract. James’ base pay in 2024–2025 will be $48,728,845 with a $48,728,845 cap hit and a $48,728,845 dead cap value.

Year	Salary
2003	$4,018,290
2004	$4,320,360
2005	$4,621,800
2006	$5,828,090
2007	$13,041,250
2008	$14,410,581
2009	$15,779,912
2010	$14,500,000
2011	$12,896,159
2012	$17,545,000
2013	$19,067,500
2014	$20,644,400
2015	$22,970,500
2016	$30,963,450
2017	$33,285,709
2018	$35,654,150
2019	$37,436,858
2020	$39,219,566
2021	$41,180,544
2022	$44,474,988
2023	$47,607,350
Total	$479,466,457
Contract (2-year) with Los Angeles Lakers
2024	$48,728,845
2025	$52,627,153
Total	$580,822,455

LeBron James Relationship and Family

Affairs	Not known
Girlfriend	Not known
Best Friend	Carmelo Anthony
Spouse	Savannah James (m. 2013)
Divorce	N/A
Children	Bronny James, Bryce Maximus James, Zhuri James
Father	Anthony McClelland
Mother	Gloria Marie James
Siblings	No

LeBron James Social Media Accounts

Instagram	Almost 159M Followers	Check Out
Facebook	Almost 27M Followers	Check Out
X (Twitter)	Almost 52M Followers	Check Out
You tube	Almost 64K Subscribers	Check Out

Some Unknown Facts about LeBron James

• Does LeBron James Smoke? No
• Does LeBron James Drink Alcohol? Yes
• LeBron James takes excellent care of his health. LeBron James eats food before 9 at night.
• LeBron James is very fond of playing basketball.
• LeBron James himself has said that his crush is LeBron James, whom he has loved since childhood.

LeBron James’s high school sweetheart is his wife. He is currently the most paid basketball player in the world, but did you know that he was not even the highest paid player on his team until he was 31 years old?

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