Staying “Fly” LeBron James Provides Valuable Lesson While Revealing His Favorite Nike Fit: “Put On Some Cotton Shorts”

LeBron James is the first active NBA player who became a billionaire last year. Apart from him, only Michael Jordan has been a billionaire, but it took him over 10 years after his retirement. James has taken advantage of the sprouting sports market that has gone global like never before. With the NBA’s popularity also peaking globally, he has managed to benefit from the expanding market. As one of the best ever to play the game, he is also a highly sought-after individual. 

The business mogul began his journey even before he entered the league. And it was Nike, with whom his incredible business journey kick-started.

LeBron James is a lifetime partner of Nike

LBJ doesn’t just go for quick cash, he wants equity. He wants to be at the decision-making table and make himself heard. Thus, as a decision-maker, he has done a great job of investing his assets. His long-term associate and his agent Rich Paul has helped him grow further and amass wealth that can be over $2 billion soon.

However, it is his own persona that helps build mutual sustainability. The biggest example in this case is Nike. He had signed a seven-year $87 billion deal with this company more than a month before the iconic 2003 NBA draft.

Therefore, he was set to be a millionaire even before he signed his rookie deal! This association has helped him generate millions of dollars by now, contributing significantly to his net worth. And since then, he has dropped a lot of high-quality merchandise in partnership with them. Thus, he knows the ins and outs. In an official Nike Basketball video, the Forward went into describing his love for Nike goods. 

Adoring his shoes, Nike dunk shoes, he expresses, ”What I love about dunks?” They’re very stylish, one. They’re easy to take on and take off”. Then he lauds a pair of shorts, glowingly stating, “Green is my favorite. Emerald Green. Forest Green is my favorite color”.

Then he is asked to reveal his top five picks in the Nike line.

LBJ names his top-five Nike products

When James was asked about his top five picks in the Nike line, his response deviated to comfort over everything. He replies, “Top five picks as far as the Nike line. Tech Fleece Sweatsuit, Nike Dunk Low, Air Max 1, Air Force 1, for sure. Probably just like a regular Nike DRI-FIT T-shirt. I really love those. They are super comfy. They’re super dope. So, like I want to get really comfy,  I like to put on just some nice cotton shorts. Comfort is key”. 

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Apart from these drops, LeBron James confirmed the arrival of Nike’s LeBron 21 line, which will hit the market in a couple of days or so. One of the shoe designs is inspired by his daughter Zhuri, who gave it an oyster shell touch-up. The athlete is staying fly with this incredible collection.

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