Los Angeles Lakers made it 23-23 this season after an emphatic victory over Orlando Magic on Friday night. The Lakers won 116-105 against the Magic at the Amway Center. LeBron James starred for the Lakers as he scored 29 points in 34 mins. Russell Westbrook scored 18 as the Lakers made a 2nd half comeback to register their 23rd win of the season. King James [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/lebron-james/] made the headlines once again for the Lakers as he recorded 29-7-5 vs. the Magic. He has been carrying the Lakers this season single-handedly, without much support from the other stars. However, it’s good to see Westbrook settling in at the Lakers after a poor start to the season. However, LeBron has been in insane form this season and has presented his case for the MVP conversation this season. LeBron James [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-12-18T060424Z_1647083187_MT1USATODAY17377046_RTRMADP_3_NBA-LOS-ANGELES-LAKERS-AT-MINNESOTA-TIMBERWOLVES-1.jpg]Dec 17, 2021; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) talks to a teammate against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports James recently shared a post on his social media where he compared himself to NBA legend Michael Jordan [http://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/michael-jordan/] and NFL star Tom Brady [http://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/tom-brady/]. The post garnered reactions from several stars such as Odell Beckham Jr. and Nick Kyrgios. WATCH THIS STORY: Richest Boxers Who Are No Longer Alive [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/boxing-news-richest-boxers-who-are-no-longer-alive-muhammad-ali-marvelous-marvin-hagler/] LEBRON JAMES TAKES TO INSTAGRAM TO COMPARE HIMSELF TO MICHAEL JORDAN AND TOM BRADY James recently shared a post on his Instagram where he compared himself to Jordan and Brady. James’ caption read: “Shifting the culture Mention me with MJ and Brady like you’re ‘posed to I’m standing next to rookies, somehow they looking older The altitude of matter so cold, it’ll make your nose run How you expect to get love if you don’t show none? 👑”. James’ Instagram post quickly gained attention from several celebrities from different industries. NFL star Odell Beckham Jr. [http://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/odell-beckham-jr/] and Tennis sensation Nick Kyrgios [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/nick-kyrgios/] were among the stars who reacted to James’ post. Odell commented, “Noooo kizzzyyy!!!!”, to LeBron’s post. ALSO READ- LeBron James’ Former Teammate Gets Brutal About the Lakers: “I Would Be Surprised If They Figure It Out” [https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-basketball-news-lebron-james-former-teammate-gets-brutal-about-the-los-angeles-lakers-i-would-be-surprised-if-they-figure-it-out/] LeBron is extra motivated despite the team’s poor performances this season. The Lakers are currently on .500 [https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/LAL/2022.html] after 46 games played and things aren’t looking good for them this season. However, they can still turn it around with some consistency in the coming games. 

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Who is LeBron James? LeBron James is widely considered to be one of the greatest to ever play the game of basketball. Born in Akron, James spent the majority of his professional career with the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Los Angeles Lakers, winning multiple NBA championships and earning numerous accolades along the way. Dec 7, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts during the second quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA In Season Tournament Semifinal at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports &nbsp; Known for his exceptional all-around game, James is a four-time MVP and has been selected to the All-Star team a record 18 times. LeBron James&#8217; early life LeBron James was born on December 30, 1984, in Akron, Ohio. James started playing basketball at a young age, showing great potential. He soon became one of the best high school basketball players in the country. James graduated from St. Vincent&#8217;s St. Mary High School and declared for the NBA draft in 2003. James led St. Vincent&#8217;s St. Mary to three state championships in four years. With Keith Dambrot and Dru Joyce II coaching the side for two years each, the Fighting Irish had a record of 101 victories and 6 losses during James&#8217; time. LeBron James&#8217; wife and children LeBron James was raised by his mother Gloria James, who struggled to make ends meet as a single mother. Not much is known about James&#8217; biological father Anthony McClelland, who was largely absent from LeBron&#8217;s life during his childhood. He is also reported to have criminal records to his name. James has been in a relationship with his high school sweetheart Savannah since his teenage years. The couple tied the knot on September 14, 2013. Savannah James has indulged in several business ventures over the years and is also a noted philanthropist. She has also established a mentorship program for young women. LeBron and Savannah have three children together: Bronny, Bryce, and Zhuri James. Both Bronny and Bryce are following in their father&#8217;s footsteps to become basketball stars. In December 2023, Bronny made his long-awaited collegiate debut with the USC Trojans, less than five months after suffering cardiac arrest in July. LeBron James&#8217; net worth 2024 LeBron James has an estimated net worth of $1 billion, according to recent reports. James is the first active NBA star to achieve this feat. The four-time NBA champion signed a two-year $97.1 million contract extension with theÂ Los Angeles Lakers last year. As per reports, James has earned around $387 million in salaries in his 20-year NBA career so far. Furthermore, he has also made a fortune with his endorsement deals and investments, which have helped him build his massive business empire. LeBron James&#8217; NBA career timeline TheÂ Cleveland Cavaliers selected hometown boy LeBron James as the first overall pick in the 2003 NBA draft. James was a superstar straight out of high school and took the league by storm. He played for the Cavaliers from 2003 to 2010 in his first stint and won MVP awards in 2009 and 2010. Even though the Akron Hammer was almost unstoppable on the court and won many individual accolades, team success was hard to come by. Bilder des Tages &#8211; SPORT NBA Playoffs, Cleveland Cavaliers &#8211; Indiana Pacers April 25, 2018 &#8211; Cleveland, OH, USA &#8211; The Cleveland Cavaliers LeBron James celebrates a basket and foul in the third quarter against the Indiana Pacers in Game 5 on Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland. The Cleveland Cavaliers won, 98-95, for a 3-2 lead in the first-round NBA Basketball Herren USA playoff series. Game 5: Indiana at Cleveland &#8211; ZUMAm67_ 20180425_zaf_m67_043 Copyright: xLeahxKlafczynskix James then left the Cavs and took his talents to theÂ Miami Heat in 2010. He received major backlash from Cavs fans after this move. However, he continued his dominance, alongside superstars Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh for the Heat, and clinched his first NBA title in 2012, followed by another in 2013. He also won the NBA MVP award and the Finals MVP award in 2012 and 2013. The estranged son then returned to the Cavaliers in 2014 and took the team to four straight NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors. He helped the Cavs win their first-ever NBA title in 2016. James once again left the Cavs, this time to join the Los Angeles Lakers, in 2018 and led them to the 2020 NBA title.Â  Following the retirements of Udonis Haslem and Andre Iguodala, LeBron James is currently the oldest player in the league. On the 21st of November 2023, James became the first player in league history to reach 39,000 career points. Six days later, he surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar&#8217;s record of 66,300 minutes to become the player with the most minutes played in NBA games during the regular season and playoffs. LeBron James contracts Here&#8217;s a breakdown of LeBron James&#8217; contracts and earnings throughout his NBA career:  Year Team Salary    2023-24 Los Angeles Lakers $47,607,350  2022-23 Los Angeles Lakers $44,474,988  2021-22 Los Angeles Lakers $41,180,544  2020-21 Los Angeles Lakers $39,219,566  2019/20 Los Angeles Lakers $37,436,858 ($37,678,600*)  2018/19 Los Angeles Lakers $35,654,150 ($36,475,929*)  2017/18 Cleveland Cavaliers $33,285,709 ($35,030,744*)  2016/17 Cleveland Cavaliers $30,963,450 ($33,119,038*)  2015/16 Cleveland Cavaliers $22,970,500 ($24,814,681*)  2014/15 Cleveland Cavaliers $20,644,400 ($22,329,434*)  2013/14 Miami Heat $19,067,500 ($21,051,220*)  2012/13 Miami Heat $17,545,000 ($19,710,161*)  2011/12 Miami Heat $16,022,500 ($18,299,290*)  2010/11 Miami Heat $14,500,000 ($17,149,801*)  2009/10 Cleveland Cavaliers $15,779,912 ($18,860,203*)  2008/09 Cleveland Cavaliers $14,410,581 ($16,977,833*)  2007/08 Cleveland Cavaliers $13,041,250 ($16,136,130*)  2006/07 Cleveland Cavaliers $5,828,090 ($7,404,948*)  2005/06 Cleveland Cavaliers $4,621,800 ($6,125,892*)  2004/05 Cleveland Cavaliers $4,320,360 ($5,871,248*)  2003/04 Cleveland Cavaliers $4,018,920 ($5,639,986*)   &nbsp; LeBron James&#8217; NBA career stats Regular season games played &#8211; 1467 Regular season points per game &#8211; 27.1 Regular season rebounds per game &#8211; 7.5 Regular season assists per game &#8211; 7.3 Playoff games played &#8211; 282 Postseason points per game &#8211; 28.5 Postseason rebounds per game &#8211; 9 Postseason assists per game &#8211; 7.2 LeBron James&#8217; investments and endorsements Some of the biggest brands endorsed by LeBron James are as follows: Nike McDonald&#8217;s Blaze Pizza Beats Electronics Sprite Upper Deck State Farm Insurance Audemars Piguet Dunkin&#8217; Donuts Samsung Kia Verizon Intel Lobos 1707 LeBron James has made some very smart investments over the years, which have helped him substantially. Two of James&#8217; most important investments are Blaze Pizza and the English soccer club, Liverpool F.C. LeBron James&#8217; achievements and awards 4Ã— NBA champion (2012, 2013, 2016, 2020) 4Ã— NBA Finals MVP (2012, 2013, 2016, 2020) 4Ã— NBA Most Valuable Player (2009, 2010, 2012, 2013) 19Ã— NBA All-Star (2005â€“2023) 3Ã— NBA All-Star Game MVP (2006, 2008, 2018) 13Ã— All-NBA First Team (2006, 2008â€“2018, 2020) 3Ã— All-NBA Second Team (2005, 2007, 2021) 3Ã— All-NBA Third Team (2019, 2022, 2023) 5Ã— NBA All-Defensive First Team (2009â€“2013) NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2014) NBA Rookie of the Year (2004) NBA All-Rookie First Team (2004) NBA scoring champion (2008) NBA assists leader (2020) NBA 75th Anniversary Team AP Athlete of the Decade (the 2010s) 4Ã— AP Athlete of the Year (2013, 2016, 2018, 2020) 3Ã— Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year (2012, 2016, 2020) USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year (2012) 2Ã— National high school player of the year (2002, 2003) McDonald&#8217;s All-American Game MVP (2003) 2Ã— First-team Parade All-American (2002, 2003) 3Ã— Ohio Mr. Basketball (2001â€“2003) 3x USA Today All-USA First Team (2001-2003) No. 23 retired by St. Vincentâ€“St. Mary LeBron James&#8217; charity and foundation Some of the biggest donations made by LeBron James are to the charities: After-school All-Stars Mohammed Ali: A Force for Change Boys and Girls Club of America Children&#8217;s Defence Fund ONEXONE I Promise School Most of these charities are aimed at helping children and the younger generation. King James is dedicated to providing the youth of America, especially those at risk, the opportunity required to prosper in life with his &#8216;I Promise&#8217; initiative. LeBron James&#8217; rings Over his illustrious 20-year career (and counting), James has won four NBA championships. He has led three different franchises &#8211; the Miami Heat, the Cleveland Cavaliers, and the Los Angeles Lakers &#8211; to NBA titles. James&#8217; first title came in 2012 with the Heat, when he won his first Finals MVP award, followed by a second consecutive title in 2013. After returning to Cleveland in 2014, James delivered on his promise to bring the city its first major sports championship in over 50 years. In 2016, James powered the Cavaliers back from a daunting 3-1 deficit against the record-setting Golden State Warriors in the Finals. James won his 4th championship and NBA Finals MVP award in 2020, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a championship against his former side, the Miami Heat. LeBron James&#8217; shoe deals LeBron James signed a huge deal with Nike even before he entered the NBA. As James&#8217; superstardom rose, he became one of the most important faces of the brand, with his line of signature shoes, which is in its 20th version now. The four-time NBA MVP signed a lifetime deal with Nike in 2015 for an undisclosed fee. LeBron James&#8217; house LeBron James has reiterated multiple times that he does not spend his hard-earned money without reason. Former teammate Dwyane Wade once revealed that James is one of the cheapest players in the league despite being one of the richest. However, James knows how to spend his fortune in style. And when it comes to where he lives, the King does not compromise. According to reports, LeBron owns multiple properties in California, Ohio, and Miami, that are worth a combined estimated value of $100 million. LeBron James&#8217; car collection LeBron James is known for having an extensive collection of cars, estimated to be worth over $2 million. Some of the standouts include a Chevy Camaro SS, a 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder, and the Dodge Challenger SRT 392. He also owns a Lamborghini Aventador Roadster, a 720-horsepower V12 supercar. Another notable element of his collection is a Mercedes luxury sedan, the Maybach S650, worth around $200,000. Notably, after teaming up with Shaquille O&#8217;Neal in Cleveland, Shaq gifted LeBron a Rolls Royce Phantom for his 25th birthday. The luxury car goes from 0 to 60 mph in just 5.2 seconds and is valued at around $505,000. LeBron James&#8217; controversial moments LeBron James has not had any major controversies so far. However, there have been a few questionable moments in his career. James was the centerpiece of controversy during his high school career for accepting gifts. Then his infamous move to the Miami Heat in 2010, announced on national television, stirred up a lot of controversy. James, who is very vocal about his political beliefs, was criticized for his association with Nike because of the brand&#8217;s political stance. Also, his comments on America after Brittney Griner&#8217;s detainment in Russia sparked some controversy. Will LeBron James retire? LeBron James, 39, is currently playing his 21st NBA season in the NBA. The future Hall of Famer is still playing at the highest level, but he is definitely at the tail end of his career. However, the Lakers icon will not retire after the 2023-24 season as he has multiple times opened up about his desire to play alongside his son Bronny James in the league. Bronny will be eligible to declare for the NBA draft next year. So there is a high chance that James may continue playing in the league until his son enters the NBA. LeBron James&#8217; social media accounts  Instagram @kingjames  Twitter @KingJames  Facebook @LeBron James  Website https://www.lebronjames.com/  &nbsp;  Full Name LeBron Raymone James Sr.  Popular Name LeBron James  Birth Date December 30, 1984  Birth Place Akron, Ohio  Height 6&#8242; 9&#8243; (2.06 m)  Weight 250 lbs  Parents Gloria James  Siblings None  Nationality American  Ethnicity African American  Net Worth $1 Billion  Salary $97.1 Million  Spouse Savannah James  Relationship/Marital Status Married  Children Three  Profession Basketball player  Team Los Angeles Lakers

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<h2><b>Nick Kyrgios: 2024 net worth, stats, salary, wife and more</b></h2>
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<h2 style="text-align: center">Who is <b>Nick Kyrgios?</b></h2>
Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios first came into the limelight when he defeated <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/rafael-nadal/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Rafael Nadal</a> in 2014 at Wimbledon. As a result, he became the first male newcomer to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals since Florian Mayer in 2004.

Kyrgios stands as just the third player, after Dominik HrbatÃ½ and Lleyton Hewitt, to have triumphed against each of the Big Three (Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, and Rafael Nadal) in his initial encounters with them.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Nick Kyrgiosâ€™s early lifeÂ </b></h2>
<br style="font-weight: 400" />Kyrgios was born and raised in Canberra, Australia. His father, George, originally from Greece, pursued a career as a painter, while his mother, Norlaila, from Malaysia, worked as a computer engineer. He has two older siblings, Christos and Halimah.

During his early life, Kyrgios balanced both basketball and tennis, demonstrating talent in both. However, he and his family were inclined towards tennis. At the age of 15, he received funding to train as a tennis player at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS). In 2012, he partnered with Andrew Harris, another AIS trainee, to secure victories in the junior doubles competitions at Wimbledon and the French Open. By January 2013, Kyrgios had claimed the Australian Open junior singles title.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Nick Kyrgiosâ€™s girlfriend</b></h2>
Nick Kyrgios has been in a relationship with Costeen Hatzi since December 2021. Hatzi resides in Sydney, Australia, where she and Kyrgios live together. She graduated from Australian Catholic University in May 2021 with a bachelor's degree in psychological sciences. While rumors of their relationship surfaced in late 2021, they officially confirmed it on Instagram on January 2, 2022.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Nick Kyrgiosâ€™s net worth 2024</b></h2>
Nick Kyrgios has an estimated net worth of $8 million. According to reports, he earns around $2 million per year. His substantial net worth is primarily fueled by his tennis tournament earnings and lucrative brand endorsement deals. With over $12.4 million in prize money accumulated from winning 11 ATP tournaments.

Nick Kyrgios is known for his lavish lifestyle, evident in his luxurious residence in Canberra, Australia, and his impressive car collection featuring brands like BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Range Rover.

His net worth and annual income get a significant boost due to partnerships with several brands including Nike and Yonex.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Nick Kyrgiosâ€™s career timeline</b></h2>
Kyrgios started his junior tennis journey in 2008 at the age of 13, participating in his first match at a grade 4 tournament in Australia. His breakthrough came in June 2010 when he clinched his inaugural ITF junior tour title in Fiji, just aged 15. In 2011, he began competing more frequently on the junior tour and made his debut at a junior grand slam event during the 2011 Australian Open.

The following year, 2012, proved to be a fruitful one as he secured two junior grand slam doubles titles and ascended to the rank of junior world number three. However, his progress hit a snag when he withdrew from the Australian Open Men's Wildcard Playoff due to injury. Undeterred, in 2013, Kyrgios reached the pinnacle of the junior rankings by defeating Wayne Montgomery in the final of the Traralgon International.

Kyrgios' resume comes with a grand total of six ATP titles. He claimed six titles in 2016, in Marseille, Atlanta, and Tokyo. All his victories were on hard courts. Kyrgios was the finalist at Cincinnati Masters 2017.

Kyrgios won his maiden title on home soil at the 2018 Brisbane International. His other two ATP titles have come in Acapulco and Washington D.C.

Kyrgios' best Grand Slam result came in 2022 at the Wimbledon Championships, as he reached the final of the tournament. In the final, he lost in four sets against the Serb,<a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/novak-djokovic/" target="_self" rel="noopener"> Novak Djokovic</a>.

Apart from that, he also won his first Grand Slam tournament in doubles competition at the Australian Open in 2022, partnering with another Aussie Thanasi Kokkinakis.
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Kyrgios did not have a great 2021, as he did not play many tournaments. Overall, he had a 7-8 win-loss record in 2021. Before the 2022 season began, he last played at the Laver Cup in September.

After ending the 2021 season abruptly, he started the 2022 season in a great manner, as he won the Australian Open doubles tournament. Later, he reached the quarter-finals of Indian Wells and the fourth round at the Miami Open. As usual, he skipped the clay court season.

However, he came back during the grass court season, reaching semis in 2 tournaments. Moreover, he played in the final of Wimbledon as well.
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Kyrgios was set to kick off his season by representing Australia in the inaugural United Cup. However, he withdrew from the event at the last minute due to an ankle injury. Later, in December 2023, Kyrgios revealed that he would be unable to compete in the Australian Open in January 2024, citing persistent injury concerns.
<h2 class="jsx-8c85ea4b4bcf4dfc" style="text-align: center"><b>Nick Kyrgiosâ€™s partnerships and endorsements</b></h2>
The mercurial player has had endorsement deals with numerous companies. This includes the likes of Yonex, Nike, and Beats. He is also a founding member of the website, PlayersVoice.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Nick Kyrgiosâ€™s records</b></h2>
Kyrgios has won seven ATP singles titles and his highest attained singles ranking is No. 13 which he reached on 24 October 2016.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Nick Kyrgiosâ€™s charity and foundation</b></h2>
Kyrgios has indulged in charitable activities, including supporting the victims of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. He also pledged his support to the Elena Baltacha Foundation in 2015.

In early 2020, Kyrgios also led the efforts of certain tennis players to raise funds for those affected by the Australian bushfires.

The Australian launched the NK Foundation to provide sports facilities to underprivileged and disadvantaged youths.
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<td style="width: 50%"><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://twitter.com/NickKyrgios" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@NickKyrgios</a></td>
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Nick Kyrgios

Nick Kyrgios: 2024 net worth, stats, salary, wife and more Who is Nick Kyrgios? Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios first came into the limelight when he defeated Rafael Nadal in 2014 at Wimbledon. As a result, he became the first male newcomer to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals since Florian Mayer in 2004. Kyrgios stands as just the third player, after Dominik HrbatÃ½ and Lleyton Hewitt, to have triumphed against each of the Big Three (Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, and Rafael Nadal) in his initial encounters with them. Nick Kyrgiosâ€™s early lifeÂ  Kyrgios was born and raised in Canberra, Australia. His father, George, originally from Greece, pursued a career as a painter, while his mother, Norlaila, from Malaysia, worked as a computer engineer. He has two older siblings, Christos and Halimah. During his early life, Kyrgios balanced both basketball and tennis, demonstrating talent in both. However, he and his family were inclined towards tennis. At the age of 15, he received funding to train as a tennis player at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS). In 2012, he partnered with Andrew Harris, another AIS trainee, to secure victories in the junior doubles competitions at Wimbledon and the French Open. By January 2013, Kyrgios had claimed the Australian Open junior singles title. Nick Kyrgiosâ€™s girlfriend Nick Kyrgios has been in a relationship with Costeen Hatzi since December 2021. Hatzi resides in Sydney, Australia, where she and Kyrgios live together. She graduated from Australian Catholic University in May 2021 with a bachelor&#8217;s degree in psychological sciences. While rumors of their relationship surfaced in late 2021, they officially confirmed it on Instagram on January 2, 2022. Nick Kyrgiosâ€™s net worth 2024 Nick Kyrgios has an estimated net worth of $8 million. According to reports, he earns around $2 million per year. His substantial net worth is primarily fueled by his tennis tournament earnings and lucrative brand endorsement deals. With over $12.4 million in prize money accumulated from winning 11 ATP tournaments. Nick Kyrgios is known for his lavish lifestyle, evident in his luxurious residence in Canberra, Australia, and his impressive car collection featuring brands like BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Range Rover. His net worth and annual income get a significant boost due to partnerships with several brands including Nike and Yonex. Nick Kyrgiosâ€™s career timeline Kyrgios started his junior tennis journey in 2008 at the age of 13, participating in his first match at a grade 4 tournament in Australia. His breakthrough came in June 2010 when he clinched his inaugural ITF junior tour title in Fiji, just aged 15. In 2011, he began competing more frequently on the junior tour and made his debut at a junior grand slam event during the 2011 Australian Open. The following year, 2012, proved to be a fruitful one as he secured two junior grand slam doubles titles and ascended to the rank of junior world number three. However, his progress hit a snag when he withdrew from the Australian Open Men&#8217;s Wildcard Playoff due to injury. Undeterred, in 2013, Kyrgios reached the pinnacle of the junior rankings by defeating Wayne Montgomery in the final of the Traralgon International. Kyrgios&#8217; resume comes with a grand total of six ATP titles. He claimed six titles in 2016, in Marseille, Atlanta, and Tokyo. All his victories were on hard courts. Kyrgios was the finalist at Cincinnati Masters 2017. Kyrgios won his maiden title on home soil at the 2018 Brisbane International. His other two ATP titles have come in Acapulco and Washington D.C. Kyrgios&#8217; best Grand Slam result came in 2022 at the Wimbledon Championships, as he reached the final of the tournament. In the final, he lost in four sets against the Serb, Novak Djokovic. Apart from that, he also won his first Grand Slam tournament in doubles competition at the Australian Open in 2022, partnering with another Aussie Thanasi Kokkinakis. USA Today via Reuters Kyrgios did not have a great 2021, as he did not play many tournaments. Overall, he had a 7-8 win-loss record in 2021. Before the 2022 season began, he last played at the Laver Cup in September. After ending the 2021 season abruptly, he started the 2022 season in a great manner, as he won the Australian Open doubles tournament. Later, he reached the quarter-finals of Indian Wells and the fourth round at the Miami Open. As usual, he skipped the clay court season. However, he came back during the grass court season, reaching semis in 2 tournaments. Moreover, he played in the final of Wimbledon as well. via Reuters Kyrgios was set to kick off his season by representing Australia in the inaugural United Cup. However, he withdrew from the event at the last minute due to an ankle injury. Later, in December 2023, Kyrgios revealed that he would be unable to compete in the Australian Open in January 2024, citing persistent injury concerns. Nick Kyrgiosâ€™s partnerships and endorsements The mercurial player has had endorsement deals with numerous companies. This includes the likes of Yonex, Nike, and Beats. He is also a founding member of the website, PlayersVoice. Nick Kyrgiosâ€™s records Kyrgios has won seven ATP singles titles and his highest attained singles ranking is No. 13 which he reached on 24 October 2016. Nick Kyrgiosâ€™s charity and foundation Kyrgios has indulged in charitable activities, including supporting the victims of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. He also pledged his support to the Elena Baltacha Foundation in 2015. In early 2020, Kyrgios also led the efforts of certain tennis players to raise funds for those affected by the Australian bushfires. The Australian launched the NK Foundation to provide sports facilities to underprivileged and disadvantaged youths. Nick Kyrgiosâ€™s social media accounts  Instagram Nick Kyrgios  Twitter @NickKyrgios  Personal Information  Full Name Nick Kyrgios  Date Of Birth April 27, 1995  Birth Place Canberra, Australia  Height 1.93m  Weight 85kg  Parents Norlaila Kyrgios, Giorgos Kyrgios  Siblings Halimah Kyrgios, Christos Kyrgios  Nationality Australian  Net Worth $8 million  Spouse NA  Relationship/Marital Status Unmarried  Children NA  Profession Tennis Player  &nbsp;

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Odell Beckham Jr.

Who is Odell Beckham Jr.? Odell Beckham Jr. is a wide receiver for the Baltimore Ravens and is commonly known as OBJ. He was initially drafted by the New York Giants in the 2014 NFL Draft, where he was the 12th overall pick in the first round. OBJ was the third WR to be selected that day. He has played for four teams during his almost decade-long career. This helped him earn the Rookie of the Year award in 2014, and win the Super Bowl LVI (2021 season) with the Los Angeles Rams, before joining his current team after ACL injury. An interesting fact about OBJ is that he grew up playing not only football but also soccer. His favorite player as a kid was English soccer star, David Beckham. Odell Beckham Jr.&#8217;s early life and background Odell Beckham Jr. was born on November 5, 1993, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Heather Van Norman and Odell Beckham Sr. His athletic genes come from both his parents. On one hand, his mom was a star athlete during her college years. She was an All-American track sensation at LSU from 1991 to 1993. On the other hand, Odell Beckham Sr. was a football player. He was an outstanding running back at LSY between 1989 and 1992. His stepdad Derek Mills is also a known sportsperson. He competed in the Olympics and won a gold medal as part of the 400-meter relay team in 1996. From his mom&#8217;s side, he has a sister named Jasmyne Mills who is a student at Arizona State University, majoring in interior design. From his dad&#8217;s side, he has three siblings. Two brothers named Kordell and Sonny and one sister named Summer. Kordell is an influencer and model with over 50k followers on Instagram. 08 MAY 2014: Odell Beckham Jr accompanied by Heather Van Norman on the red carpet prior to the first round at the 2014 NFL American Football Herren USA Draft. The 2104 NFL American Football Herren USA Draft was held at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. NFL American Football Herren USA MAY 08 National Football League Draft &#8211; Red Carpet PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxRUSxSWExNORxONLY Icon050814356201408 May 2014 Odell Beckham JR Accompanied by Heather van Norman ON The Red Carpet Prior to The First Round AT The 2014 NFL American Football men USA Draft The NFL American Football men USA Draft what Hero AT Radio City Music Hall in New York City NFL American Football men USA May 08 National Football League Draft Red Carpet PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxRUSxSWExNORxONLY OBJ attended Isidore Newman School in New Orleans. Since his high school days, he participated in a variety of sports including football, basketball, and track. His success in football at the school level in various roles (QB, wide receiver, cornerback, and running back) helped him secure his name in the Times-Picayune 2011 Blue-Chip list. Eventually, he decided to play for the Tigers at LSU, and in his game against the Towson Tigers, the team was able to secure a 38-22 victory. In this game, he accomplished two touchdowns and five receptions for 128 yards. Due to his caliber on the field, he was able to achieve the Paul Hornung Award. In 2013, he participated in his last collegiate game and secured 57 receptions and 8 touchdowns and was soon drafted by the New York Giants the following year. Odell Beckham Jr.&#8217;s girlfriend On Odell Beckham Jr.&#8217;s 27th birthday (2019), Lauren Wood posted a compilation of their pictures on her Instagram handle. This was the first time the couple announced their relationship in public. However, looking at the pictures, it was evident that the two had been together for some time. From that time, the couple showcased their love to the world and uploaded many photographs together. It included a couple of award ceremonies and also the ACL surgery he underwent on November 10, 2020. Following the surgery, Wood shared a photo alongside OBJ&#8217;s mom and the wide receiver who was on the hospital bed. The post read, &#8220;YA GIRLS GOTCHU.&#8221; In the following year (2021), the couple announced that they were expecting their first child. She was seen cheering and celebrating during Beckhamâ€™s first Super Bowl victory. The news was made public through an Instagram post of a maternity shoot of the couple in which Beckham Jr. could be seen holding Wood&#8217;s baby bump. Eventually, on February 17, 2022, the new parents welcomed their son, Zydn, as they shared a picture of them snuggled together. The Ravens&#8217; star wrote, &#8220;The biggest blessing I&#8217;ve ever had in my life arrived here on earth! Lauren Wood, u changed my life forever and delivered the most beautiful gift of all&#8230; EFFORTLESSLY!&#8221; However, per People, on September 19, 2023, many sources confirmed that the couple had called it quits and separated their ways. An insider even reported that Beckham has been spotted hanging out with Kim Kardashian post his split with Lauren Wood. The recent update on Kim Kardashian and Beckham Jr.&#8217;s reported relationship has been that the two were spotted together before on the Pre-Super Bowl night in Las Vegas. Odell Beckham Jr.&#8217;s net worth in 2024 According to Celebrity Net Worth, OBJ has a net worth of $40 million with $15 million as his annual NFL salary. He is currently a free agent with a one-year contract deal with the Ravens worth $15 million. According to Pro Football Talk&#8217;s Mike Florio, after the 2023-2024 season, Beckham Jr. has earned a total of $16 million, thanks to the three incentives he was able to hit in his contract. He has been to four different teams since his drafting and this has allowed him to sign varied deals with big companies. One of the endorsement highlights for the WR has been the 2017 Nike contract. This was the largest contract in NFL history worth $25 million over five years and included incentives allowing Beckham to prolong it to eight years and increase its worth to $48 million. Apart from this, the football star also has deals with Head &amp; Shoulders, Foot Locker, Lenovo, Daniel Wellington, Dunkin Donuts, and more. Additionally, Beckham Jr. has also invested in many startups. These include esports and fintech industries. He also became a strategic advisor for SPAC sponsored by Tribe Capital in March 2021. His ventures also include a couple of television and music video appearances. Some popular appearances are in Catching Odell (2015), Code Black (2016), and in the song video &#8220;Bed&#8221; by Nicki Minaj and Ariana Grande. These initiatives have also helped the player amass wealth and add to his net value. Odell Beckham Jr. contracts Beckham Jr signed a $95 million 5 year contract with the New York Giants in 2018 with a total of $65 million in guarantees. The deal made him the highest-paid WR in the history of the NFL. A year later, the GiantsÂ traded the wide receiverÂ to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for Jabrill Peppers, Kevin Zeitler, and the Browns&#8217; 1st and 3rd-round picks in the 2019 NFL Draft. As per Spotrac, the wide receiver was all set to earn a whopping $14 million for the 2020 NFL season. According to the contract, if Odell Beckham Jr was to see out his contract with the Cleveland Browns until the end of the 2023 NFL season, he would receive a total of $77 million for his time with the franchise. And he did shift the teams again in 2021 as he went to Los Angeles Ram. However, the information concerning the amount retrieved by the football player wasn&#8217;t known. CLEVELAND, OHIO &#8211; OCTOBER 17: Odell Beckham Jr. #13 of the Cleveland Browns looks on during warm-ups prior to the game against the Arizona Cardinals at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 17, 2021, in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) In 2021, OBJ signed a $1.25 million 1 year contract with the Los Angeles Rams according to Sports Illustrated. This deal gave the wide receiver a base salary of $750,000 which he was to completely receive in Bitcoin. Beckham also earned up to $4.25 million based on incentives. However, soon after, OBJ was traded to the Baltimore Ravens for the 2023 season and he has been proving his prowess since then. His contract of a year with the Ravens was for $15 million with an additional $3 million in incentives based on receiving yards, receiving touchdowns, and receptions. Odell Beckham Jr. completed the receiving touchdowns (3) and the receptions (30), which helped him earn $250,000 for each. Eventually, his receiving yards were over 500 and he accumulated another $500,000. Odell Beckham Jr.&#8217;s career timeline Following his time with &#8216;The Tigers&#8217;, OBJ entered the 2014 NFL Draft and became the New York Giants&#8217; top draft pick at 12th overall number. At the MetLife Stadium, the Giants offered Odell Beckham Jr the No.13 jersey and slotted him into a starting role. In his first NFL season, OBJ immediately became famous for his spectacular catches, including a one-handed touchdown reception while falling backward in the clash against the Dallas Cowboys. His incredible season despite an injury led him to become the Offensive Rookie of the Year according to the Associated Press. His 2015 and 2016 seasons were equally as successful as the previous ones, making his name grow bigger in the league. Unfortunately, an ankle fracture kept him away from the game in 2017 after week 5. While he made a slight comeback in 2018, a quadriceps injury once again made him take an exit from the season. Nov 5, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (3) reacts after catching a fourth-quarter touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks at M&amp;T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports After 5 seasons with the New York Giants, Beckham Jr moved to the Cleveland Browns. The Browns had rather high expectations from the star, as he was getting paired with the rookie QB Baker Mayfield. However, the 2019 season brought major disappointment to the team as they ended with a record of 6-10. OBJ, unfortunately, once again fell prey to the injuries and this time it was the most feared NFL injury, an ACL tear that made him exit early from the season. The Cleveland Browns picked themselves up in a massive way in the 2020 season, despite Beckham Jr getting sidelined. He was placed on the injured reserve on October 27th, 2020, after a torn ACL ended his season. Beckham finished the 2020 season with 23 catches for 319 yards and 4 touchdowns plus 2 rushes for 73 yards and a rushing touchdown in the 7 games he played. Odell Beckham Jr.&#8217;s career stats and records During his time at university, Odell Beckham Jr. made several records. His debut was on September 3, 2011, against the Oregon Ducks. In this game, he had two receptions for 10 yards and the team garnered a victory with a 40-27 score. Overall, Beckham Jr. in his freshman year finished with 41 receptions for 475 yards which was the second-highest. The following year, Beckham Jr. was first on his team in receiving yards with 713 in receptions with 43 and third on the team with two receiving TDs. In 2013, he had 57 receptions for 1,117 and eight touchdowns. He also led the SEC with 32 kickoff returns for 845 net yards and finally decided to enter the NFL draft for the 2014 season. His stats in the NFL in his entire career have been :   Receptions Â 566  Receiving yards Â 7,932  Receiving touchdowns Â 59  His skills with a football have allowed him to gather numerous, both within the team and the NFL domain- New York Giants franchise records  Most receiving yards in a season, rookie: 1,305  Most games with at least 50 receiving yards, rookie, season: 9  Most games with at least 100 receiving yards, rookie, season: 7  Most games with at least 150 receiving yards, rookie, season: 2  Highest average receiving yards per game, season: 108.8  Highest receiving yards per catch (min. 50 catches), rookie, season: 14.34  Most receiving touchdowns in a game, rookie: 3 (2014, Week 15 vs. Washington Redskins)  NFL Records  Fastest to reach 100 career receptions: 14 games  Fastest to reach 150 career receptions: 21 games  Fastest to reach 200 career receptions: 30 games Fastest to reach 3,500 career receiving yards: 36 games Fastest to reach 4,000 career receiving yards: 42 games (tied with Lance Alworth)  Most games with at least ten receptions, rookie, season: 4  Most games with at least 125 receiving yards, rookie, season: 6  Highest average receiving yards per game, rookie, season: 108.8  Only player in NFL history to have at least 1,300 receiving yards while playing in 12 or fewer games in a season  Odell Beckham Jr. awards and achievements  Year Award/Accomplishment Team  2021-2022 Super Bowl Champion (LVI) Los Angeles Rams  2014 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year New York Jets  2015,2016 2x Second-team All-Pro New York Jets  2014-2016 3x Pro Bowl New York Jets  2014 PFWA All-Rookie Team (2014) New York Jets  2013 Paul Hornung Award Louisiana State University Tigers  2013 First-team All-American Louisiana State University Tigers  2013 First-team All-SEC Louisiana State University Tigers  He was also ranked No. 8 in the NFL Top 100 Players of 2017 and No. 10 in the NFL Top 100 Players of 2016. Expensive things owned by Odell Beckham Jr. Odell Beckham Jr. has had multiple properties to his name. After he was drafted to the New York Giants in 2014, he bought a three-story, 3529 sq ft house in the area of Hudson County. Along with a great outside view, the house also had an exceptional master suite connecting to a walk-in steam. However, with his shift to the Cleveland Browns, the WR was quick to give up his property. The property owned by OBJ in Cleveland was much larger and more expensive in comparison to his previous home. He bought the 13,800 sq ft spread house for $1.6 million, hosting 4 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms. It also had a 3-car garage space along with a poor outside. Beckham Jr. specifically had a room dedicated to his clothes and other dressing items in this house. This was besides the movie theatre in the house, which also could be converted into a golf simulator, a game room, a gym, and an office. While he shifted to LA in 2021, the house was listed in 2022 for a price of $3.3 million. The current home of the football player is not publicly known. Ever since joining the Ravens, the WR hasn&#8217;t bought a permanent place to stay in the view of potentially getting traded after the one-year contract. Hence, no certainty surrounds his decision of living space yet. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA &#8211; FEBRUARY 16: Odell Beckham Jr. #3 of the Los Angeles Rams celebrates during the Super Bowl LVI Victory Parade on February 16, 2022, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) Other than property investments, OBJ also likes to host noteworthy car collections. His first car is the classy Mercedes AMG GTS which he purchased approximately at $129,900. It comes with a turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 engine with 503 hp. He has another Mercedes in his collection- the AMG CLS 63. This one potentially would have cost him around $107,000. Odell had this made in a customized form, with a matte gray finish alongside a graphical design. In the list of his supercars, the initial one is a Lamborghini Urus SUV. It is a turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 engine giving out 641 hp. the base price of it would be placed at $220,000. However, after all the DreamWorks customization, its estimated value goes up to $350,000. Lamborghini Huracan Spyder is another one of his cars, that he bought back in 2016. It was worth $268,000 when he bought it. Ferrari F12 Berlinetta also graces his garage at the price of $319,995. This car was assembled in Maranello, Italy. One of OBJ&#8217;s most precious cars is the Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe. Hosting a rate of $479,995, the car has a classy 6.75-liter V12 engine producing 453 hp. Wraith is the second Rolls-Royce it owns, at a much lower price of $315,700 for a 2017 model. The last car in his collection is the 2019 Rolls-Royce Cullinan. This car has been customized in a bright orange color, with its twin-turbocharged 6.75-liter V12 that produces 571 hp. Odell Beckham Jr.&#8217;s social media  Twitter @obj  Instagram @obj   &nbsp;  Name Odell Cornelious Beckham Jr.Â   Born November 5, 1992  Place of Birth Baton Rouge, Louisiana  Nationality American  College Louisiana State UniversityÂ   Parents Heather Van Norman and Odell Beckham Sr.  Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)  Weight 200 lb (91 kg)  Girlfriend Lauren Wood (ex-girlfriend), Kim Kardashian (rumored girlfriend)  Kid 1 son (Zydn)  NFL Draft 2014  Position in NFL Wide Receiver  NFL Team  New York Giants (2014â€“2018) Cleveland Browns (2019â€“2021) Los Angeles Rams (2021) Baltimore Ravens (2023â€“present)   Shows and Podcasts Ballers (3 episodes) Code Black (episode: Hail Mary) Catching Odell (movie)  40 Yard dash Time 4.43  Touchdowns 60  Super Bowl 1 (Super Bowl LVI)  Pro Bowls 3  All Pros 2Ã— Second-team All-Pro  Currently Playing for Baltimore Ravens

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Tom Brady

Who is Tom Brady? Tom Brady is regarded as one of the NFL&#8217;s greatest quarterbacks of all time. He has won the most Super Bowls in NFL history and is considered one of the biggest steals in NFL Draft history. The New England Patriots drafted the Michigan prospect at 199th overall in the 2000 NFL draft. He stayed with the New England Patriots for 20 seasons, winning several divisional titles, nine AFC Championships, and seven Super Bowls. However, he left the Patriots and joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers ahead of the 2020 NFL season. GLENDALE, ARIZONA &#8211; DECEMBER 25: Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers prepares for a game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on December 25, 2022, in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) After leading the Buccaneers to the Super Bowl LV trophy in 2021, Brady signed a 2-year extension with Tampa Bay. He retired after the 2021-2022 NFL campaign, following his Divisional Round loss against the Los Angeles Rams. However, he decided to return to the league after just 40 days. Alas, last year in 2023, Tom Brady said goodbye to his professional football career through a short but heart-warming clip. Now, he enjoys his time with his family and focuses on off-gridiron ventures. Tom Bradyâ€™s early life and family Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. was born in the state of California, in the city of San Mateo. He is the fourth child of Galynn Patricia and Thomas Brady Sr, before which they had three daughters. He was raised as a Catholic and belonged to a family of mixed ethnicities. While Brady is Irish from his father&#8217;s side, his mother belongs to a diverse ancestry of Sweden, Norway, Germany, and Poland. His father often jokingly calls himself the &#8216;Original Tom Brady&#8217;. Laying the foundation of an insurance company, the father of four transferred his work ethic and his zest to continue on the path of victory to his son. Brady Jr&#8217;s mother Galynn has always been known as the pillar of strength in his more than 2 decade-long career. She suffered through extremely tough times during her diagnosis of breast cancer but was quick to recover in 2017. His parents still live together in his childhood home back in California. As a child, Brady was raised in an extremely competitive environment with three sisters- Maureen, Julie, and Nancy. Maureen is the oldest of them all and remained inclined toward the sports world as well. She earned a name for herself by being the All-Star American softball pitcher at Fresno State. While she shifted her career path to nursing soon after, her sisters surely followed her into the game of softball. Nancy moved on from the sport to become a Public Health Technical Advisor. Julie, the sister who shares the closest bond with Tom Brady, married former Boston Red Sox player Kevin Youkilis. Currently, all three of them are busy raising their kids and living with their families, rarely gaining an opportunity to have a get-together. DEC 7 2005 New York New York U S K46126JBB 2005 Si Sportsman of The Year Celebration Time Warner Center New York City 12 06 2005 2005 Tom Brady New England Patriots Quarterback and Sportsman of The Year With Parents PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY ZUMAba9_ 20051207_gaf_ba9_075 Copyright xJohnxBarrettx Concerning his education, young Brady graduated from Junipero Serra High School in the year 1995. He was known to be passionate about various sports from his school days, including Basketball, Baseball, and his future goal- Football. Tom Brady ended up securing 3702 yards and 31 touchdowns in his high school career. He went to the University of Michigan after completing his initial schooling, where he got a Bachelor of Arts in General Studies. There he gave up the opportunity to pursue professional baseball and focused on his football journey. Brady always credits Joe Montana and the San Francisco 49ers to be the massive reason behind his passion for the sport. That is what led him to continue with football despite not getting a chance to play in his University team for almost 2 years. Yet, after joining the side, the Quarterback secured 4773 passing yards and 30 TD passes in his college career. He led the Michigan Wolverines to become a strong side, remaining a squad member that grabbed the victory in the 1997 National Championship. While Brady was a known name in the college football world, he still entered the NFL only as the 199th pick of the draft. He was picked in the sixth round in 2000 by the New England Patriots. Astonishingly, he did not have a lot of hype surrounding him in his initial entry into the National Football League. Brady was the seventh QB to get selected that year. Yet, his long-time team Patriots recognized some passion and determination in him to make Brady a part of their squad despite hosting enough talent for the season. Tom Brady&#8217;s personal life Tom Brady&#8217;s dating life has been under the limelight since he rose to fame in the NFL arena. More often than not, it is his ex-wife Gisele BÃ¼ndchen who is associated with the football legend. There have been a couple of actresses Tom Brady had dated before her. One of the prominent names is the &#8216;Sex and the City&#8217; star, Bridget Moynahan. They dated for more than a couple of years, and during this period, the actress was spotted with Brady on many occasions. These included the victory party after the New England Patriots beat the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl XXXVIII, the 2005 Vanity Fair Oscars party, and the 2006 Met Gala. Alas! The couple split in December 2006, and Brady started dating BÃ¼ndchen. However, the following year, Moynahan announced that she was three months pregnant with Tom Brady&#8217;s child. Their son, John &#8220;Jack&#8221; Edward Thomas Moynahan, was born on August 22, 2007. Since then, Brady and Moynahan have been co-parenting Jack. The eldest son of Brady shares many traits with the superstar former quarterback. He enjoys playing many sports, including football and basketball. Gisele BÃ¼ndchen has also been a vital part of his upbringing. Eventually, Tom Brady married Gisele BÃ¼ndchen in 2009. They got married twice &#8211; the first ceremony was carried out at St. Monica Catholic Church in California and the second ceremony was at BÃ¼ndchen&#8217;s Costa Rica home. NEW YORK, NY &#8211; MAY 06: Tom Brady (L) and Gisele Bundchen attend the Costume Institute Gala for the &#8220;PUNK: Chaos to Couture&#8221; exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 6, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Stewart/Getty Images) In June 2009, the supermodel announced that they were expecting their first child together, Benjamin Brady. Unlike his older brother, Benjamin isn&#8217;t much fond of sports. However, now and then he indulges in the game of football. In 2012, they were blessed with a daughter, Vivian Lake Brady. She is a fan of many sports, prominently, tennis and horse riding. Despite the love and support they showcased each other, the couple separated ways in October 2022. This was after Tom Brady returned to the NFL arena following his retirement earlier that year. The couple announced that their children are their utmost priority, and they will work together as parents to ensure that they receive love and attention. After Brady and BÃ¼ndchen&#8217;s divorce, there were speculations about who the NFL legend might be dating next. Rumors aired of Tom Brady being involved with Russian model Irina Shayk. Per Page Six, the pair returned to Brady&#8217;s Los Angeles home after he picked Shayk up at Hotel Bel-Air last year. Similar speculations surrounded the duo from time to time. But nothing was confirmed from either of the parties. Just more than a week back, Us reported how the two have met several times a week and a source revealed that both Brady and Shayk are trying to maintain a relationship out of the public eye. Tom Brady&#8217;s net worth in 2024 The former NFL quarterback has a whopping net worth of $300 million and a salary of $30 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. He has been able to accumulate this lucrative wealth because of the glorious NFL career he has had. Apart from the football gridiron, Brady also owns several businesses and has numerous investments. During his time with the New England Patriots (2000 to 2019), Tom Brady was estimated to have earned $235 million in salary and bonuses, adding up to $350 million earned over his time with the New England Patriots. After this, when he joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, he signed a $50 million contract, and then $15 million more was added to this in 2022. In the same year, Forbes listed Tom Brady as the highest-paid NFL player with $30 million in earnings on the field and $45 million through endorsements and business deals. Additionally, as a football player, Tom Brady boasted many prominent endorsement collaborations. These included companies like Hertz, Subway, Under Armour, and more. NFL, American Football Herren, USA Preseason-Las Vegas Raiders at Dallas Cowboys Aug 26, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Former NFL player Tom Brady on the field before the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Las Vegas Raiders at AT&amp;T Stadium. Arlington AT&amp;T Stadium Texas USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xTimxHeitmanx 20230826_tbs_sh2_298 Apart from being a phenomenal football player, Tom Brady also has great business skills. He began his brand â€˜TB12â€™ and also became a major investor in the cryptocurrency platform FTX. Sadly, this company went bankrupt and Brady lost somewhere between $40 million and $100 million. Tom Brady has also been a part of the NFT platform company â€˜Autographâ€™ as an investor. The world of media saw him as an investor as well through â€˜199 Productions.â€™ In sports dynamics, Tom Brady bought a small stake in the Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA from Mark Davis in 2023. The year 2023 also witnessed him shaking hands with Knighthead Capital Management LLC on August 3. Thus, becoming a minority owner at English club Birmingham City F.C. Furthermore, he is a part of the ownership team for the Major League Pickleball, and his clothing company has a collaboration deal with Hertz Team JOTA, Knighthead&#8217;s World Endurance Championship racing team. His podcast Let&#8217;s Go! also plays a role in his updated net worth in 2024. Tom Brady&#8217;s career records As perÂ NFL.com, Tom Brady in his career completed 7,753 passes in 12,050 attempts, covering a mammoth 89,214 yards for 649 passing touchdowns in a completion rating of 64.3%. Brady in his 23 seasons as a quarterback, qualified for the postseason 20 times. According to Pro-Football-Reference, Tom Brady has played a total of 48 playoff games in his NFL career. The quarterback tossed 1200 passes in 1,921 attempts for 13,400 yards scoring 88 touchdowns. Given his prowess on the gridiron, he holds several records to his name. These includeâ€” The All-Time Leader in passing yards (89,214) and touchdown passes (649), the most QB wins to start a career (251), ranks all-time in Pro Bowls (15), and the most Super Bowl MVP awards (5). In the postseason, Tom Brady grabs the leads in most appearances (20), the most game started (48), total victories (35), most Super Bowl appearances (10), most Super Bowl wins (7), most game-winning drives (14), most fourth-quarter comebacks (9). SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA &#8211; DECEMBER 11: Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers warms up on the sidelines prior to the start of the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi&#8217;s Stadium on December 11, 2022 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) Moreover, he has concluded his career undefeated against four franchises: Dallas Cowboys (7-0), Minnesota Vikings (6-0), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-0), and New England Patriots (1-0). As Tom Brady boasts several records to his name, one such feat was surpassed by Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. During their game against the Bills in the 2024 playoffs, Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes made their 16th career playoff touchdown together. This helped them break the previous record of 14 touchdowns held by Tom Brady and former TE Rob Gronkowski. Tom Brady&#8217;s NFL journey &#8211; coaches and teams In his over two-decade-long career, Tom Brady played for only two teams- the New England Patriots and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. While he spent 20 years with the New England Patriots, he ended his career in 2022 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. During his time with the Patriots, the Quarterback revealed feeling lucky to have played under the &#8220;greatest coach in the NFL.&#8221; He was referring to the most experienced presence in the league and a person who is a constant name besides Brady- Bill Belichick. The coach and QB share a strong bond, which brought their side 17 Divisional titles besides the Super Bowl success. The Head Coach of the New England side played the most crucial role in his career. Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots and Tom Brady during a match at NRG Stadium. Image credit: Getty Another coach who was closely connected with Tom Brady was Josh McDaniels. He worked as the Patriots&#8217; Quarterback&#8217;s coach and Offensive Coordinator from 2004-08 and 2012-19. Brady often refers to McDaniels as his &#8220;Brother for life,&#8221; reflecting on the massive role the offense expert played in his journey. At last, it was the head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Brady&#8217;s era who played a crucial role in his comeback. It was none other than Bruce Arians with whom the QB won his last Super Bowl, adding a star to the coaching legacy of Arians. The time with the New England Patriots saw Tom Brady at his peak. He became the most successful QB in the NFL under this side, also securing most Super Bowl victories for any side under a single Quarterback and Coach duo. How many Super Bowl wins does Tom Brady have? The NFL legend Tom Brady went on to win 6 Super Bowl titles (XXXVI, XXXVII, XXXIX, XLIX, LI, LII) with Bill Belichick as his coach under the Patriots. His time in Buccaneers&#8217; camp, though short, witnessed Tom Brady registering another Super Bowl title (LV) to his name under coach Arians. From his 7 SBs, he won the first Lombardi trophy against the Los Angeles Rams in 2002 with a score of 20-17. In 2004 and 2005, he grabbed back-to-back trophies against the Carolina Panthers and Philadelphia Eagles respectively. His fourth title came after a long gap of ten years in 2015 against the Seattle Seahawks, after which he soon grabbed the fifth title in 2017 against the Atlanta Falcons. The final trophy with the Patriots for Brady came against the Los Angeles Rams in the 2019 season. Later, he bid adieu to the NFL world with his last trophy in 2021 against the Kansas City Chiefs. Tom Brady&#8217;s retirement from the NFL and life after retirement The NFL G.O.A.T. retired on February 1, 2023, again. In 2022, he first announced his retirement but only to return 40 days later. However, last year, Tom Brady, through a social media post, announced, &#8220;Good morning, guys. I&#8217;ll get to the point right away. I&#8217;m retiring. For good.&#8221; Elaborating on the same, he thanked his family, friends, and fans and mentioned how he already made a &#8220;super emotional retirement essay.&#8221; Thus, this time, it won&#8217;t be long-winded. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Phil Oldham/Shutterstock (14050463h) Birmingham City investor Tom Brady Birmingham City v Leeds United, EFL Sky Bet Championship, Football, St. Andrew s Stadium, Birmingham, UK &#8211; 12 Aug 2023 EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use with unauthorised audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or live services. Online in-match use is limited to 120 images, with no video emulation. No use in betting, games, or single club/league/player publications. Birmingham City v Leeds United, EFL Sky Bet Championship, Football, St. Andrew s Stadium, Birmingham, UK &#8211; 12 Aug 2023 EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use Tom Brady has been a busy man ever since his exit from the NFL gridiron. He has been involved in all imaginable fields, touching sports and other domains. In September 2023, Brady joined hands with Delta Airlines as a partner, wanting to invest in teamwork tools for more than 90,000 employees. He also got involved in the sports field once more, outside the spectrum of a player this time around. After grabbing partial ownership in the WNBA&#8217;s Aces in March 2023, Brady showed interest in becoming a part of the NFL team LV Raiders as a part owner. Away from this, he also joined the ownership deal of the soccer team Birmingham City FC alongside a team in an electric boat racing league, all set to begin in 2024. His retirement phase sees him continuing as a partner with Hertz, running his Brady Brand apparel company, the TB12 fitness brand, his own production company, and his NFT Company- Autograph. Besides, Sports Illustrated in 2022 also highlighted how Brady signed a 10-year deal with Fox Sports for a whopping $375 million. He would take on the role of an NFL analyst. This will allow him to add $37.5 million to his net worth annually for the next decade starting from Fall 2024. Tom Brady&#8217;s list of awards and honors 5x Super Bowl MVP (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XLIX, LI, LV) 3x NFL MVP (2007, 2010, 2017) 2x NFL Offensive Player of the Year (2007, 2010) NFL Comeback Player of the Year (2009) 15x Pro Bowl (2001, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2009-2018, 2021) 3x First-team All-Pro (2007, 2010, 2017) 3x Second-team All-Pro (2005, 2016, 2021) 5x NFL passing touchdowns leader (2002, 2007, 2010, 2015, 2021) 4x NFL passing yards leader (2005, 2007, 2017, 2021) 2x NFL passer rating leader (2007, 2010) AP Male Athlete of the Year 2x Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year (2005, 2021) Bert Bell Award (2007) Tom Brady&#8217;s foundation and charity Like most sports personalities, NFL superstar Tom Brady has set up a foundation in 2015 under his name. He used his jersey number to help popularize the foundation. This is the TB12 Foundation, which has the mission to inspire and educate athletes to excel in sports as well as in life. Through the initiative, Brady hopes to continue to empower at-risk athletes to overcome economic or health-related obstacles to reach performance goals. There are 6 other charities that the QB is associated with- Best Buddies International, Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of America, Capital One The Match, Entertainment Industry Foundation, Kaboom, and Make-A-Wish Foundation. How to contact Tom Brady? Instagram-Â @tombrady Twitter-Â @TomBrady Official Website:Â https://tb12sports.com/  Name Â Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr.  Born Â August 3, 1977  Place of Birth Â San Mateo, California  Nationality Â American  College Â University of Michigan  Parents Â Galynn Patricia and Thomas Brady Sr  Height Â 6ft 4 in (1.93 m)  Weight Â 225 lbs (102 kg)  Wife Â Ex-wife Gisele BÃ¼ndchen  Kids Â 3 (John &#8216;Jack&#8217; Edward Thomas Moynahan, Benjamin Rein, and Vivian Lake)  NFL Draft Â 2000 / Round: 6 / Pick: 199  Position in NFL Â Quarterback  NFL Team Â New England Patriots (2000-2019), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2020-2022)  Shows and Podcasts Â Let&#8217;s Go!  40 Yard dash Time Â 5.17 seconds  Touchdowns Â 677  Super Bowl Â 7  Pro Bowls Â 15  All Pros Â 3

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