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<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>JJ Redick 2025: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: center">The former NBA pro turned podcaster/analyst is now the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers! Well, the legacy LA side was feeling ‘punty’ and were also in need of a ‘fresh’ perspective. Soon walked in rookie Redick, who was picked for the hotseat over the likes of Dan Hurley, Frank Vogel, and many other big names in the hoops world. While the head coach is currently under scrutiny daily, here's a walkthrough his life.</p>


[caption id="attachment_3704550" align="aligncenter" width="8017"]<img class="size-full wp-image-3704550" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/USATSI_25004121.jpg" alt="jj redick" width="8017" height="5345" /> Dec 15, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick at a press conference at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images[/caption]
<p style="text-align: center">JJ Redick is a six-foot-three shooting guard who last played for the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/new-orleans-pelicans/">New Orleans Pelicans</a> in the NBA. He was born on June 24, 1984, in Cookeville, Tennessee, and was selected as the 11th overall pick in the 2006 NBA Draft.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">JJ Redick’s parents are Jeanie and Ken Redick, and the NBA player has four siblings- twins older than him, a younger brother, and a younger sister. Each of his siblings played some sport at one point, but only Redick went on to pursue a professional career in sports.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">The hoopster attended Cave Spring High School as a teenager and earned a massive reputation owing to his magical shooting skills.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">After being deemed the second-best high-school shooting guard in the nation, JJ Redick committed to <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/college-basketball/duke-blue-devils/">Duke University</a>, where he completed four years of college. The youngster enjoyed tremendous success with the Blue Devils, who ended up retiring his #4 jersey.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Speaking about JJ Redick’s life off the court, the NBA star has been happily married to Chelsea Kilgore since 2010. The pair met in 2008 and tied the knot, celebrating the birth of Knox and Kai years later.</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>JJ Redick NBA Career</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: center">JJ Redick entered the league in 2006 after completing his senior year at Duke. He was picked by the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/orlando-magic/">Orlando Magic</a> as the 11th overall selection, and he stayed with the Magic for the first seven years.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Redick was groomed into a rotational player in Orlando, as many believed he DID NOT possess the defensive skill set or the physicality to become a superstar in the NBA. The youngster, though, graciously accepted his role and began performing well coming off the bench.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">The Magic traded him to the Milwaukee Bucks, where his performances weren’t up to the mark. The shooting guard struggled to make a mark with the Bucks and was subsequently traded to the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/los-angeles-clippers/">LA Clippers</a> after playing 28 games for the former.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">JJ Redick was an integral part of the ‘<em>Lob City</em>’ Clippers team that took the NBA by storm in the mid-2010s. The Clippers were the first team to offer JJ complete starting privileges in the league. He started every game except one that he played in Los Angeles.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">JJ then moved onto a two-year stint with the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/philadelphia-76ers/">Philadelphia 76ers</a>, where he broke the franchise record for most three-pointers made in a season. Redick left the Sixers in 2019 after their second-round playoff loss and inked a two-year deal with the New Orleans Pelicans.</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>JJ Redick Podcast</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: center">Besides his basketball skills, Redick was also a major contributor to NBA news through his podcast <em>‘</em><em>The Old Man And The Three</em><em>.’ </em>He hosted the show along with his business partner Tommy Atler and the duo previously hosted their shows on The Ringer called ‘The JJ Redick podcast with Tommy Alter.’</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Surprisingly, in 2024, JJ Redick and LeBron James joined hands and launched ‘Mind The Game’ a basketball-centric podcast in which the two NBA stars spoke about the very basics of the game. Considering their rich on-court experiences, the duo picked prime examples which made so much more sense!</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><strong>Major Achievements</strong></p>

<ul style="text-align: center">
 	<li>Consensus national college player of the year (2006)</li>
 	<li>2x Rupp Trophy (2005, 2006)</li>
 	<li>2× Consensus first-team All-American (2005, 2006)</li>
 	<li>Third-team All-American – NABC (2004)</li>
 	<li>2× ACC Player of the Year (2005, 2006)</li>
 	<li>2× First-team All-ACC (2005, 2006)</li>
 	<li>Second-team All-ACC (2004)</li>
 	<li>Third-team All-ACC (2003)</li>
 	<li>2× ACC Tournament MVP (2005, 2006)</li>
 	<li>No. 4 retired by Duke Blue Devils</li>
 	<li>Second-team Parade All-American (2002)</li>
 	<li>McDonald's All-American Game MVP (2002)</li>
 	<li>Virginia Mr. Basketball (2002)</li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>JJ Redick NBA Stats</strong></h2>
<table class=" aligncenter" style="width: 69.0326%;height: 128px" width="523">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>G</strong></td>
<td><strong>MP</strong></td>
<td><strong>FG%</strong></td>
<td><strong>FT%</strong></td>
<td><strong>REB</strong></td>
<td><strong>AST</strong></td>
<td><strong>STL </strong></td>
<td><strong>BLK </strong></td>
<td><strong>PTS</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>940</td>
<td>25.5</td>
<td>44.7</td>
<td>89.2</td>
<td>2.0</td>
<td>2.0</td>
<td>0.4</td>
<td>0.1</td>
<td>12.8</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong> </strong><strong>JJ Redick Lakers Contract</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: center">JJ Redick signed a 4-year $32 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2024. This came as a major surprise to the fanbase because the LA franchise had reportedly handed a '6-year $70 million' offer to Dan Hurley just before approaching the Duke Legend.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">JJ, though, forever a sport, later said:<em> "During that four-day period, at no point was my ego or my feelings hurt or bruised in any way. Dan Hurley is a two-time national champion at UConn.</em></p>


[caption id="attachment_3662684" align="aligncenter" width="5264"]<img class="size-full wp-image-3662684" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/USATSI_24927066-1.jpg" alt="jj redick lebron james" width="5264" height="3512" /> Dec 6, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) talks to head coach JJ Redick against the Atlanta Hawks in the second quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images[/caption]
<p style="text-align: center"><em>"I am a two-time 55 Swish League champion in the third and fourth-grade division. I understood."</em></p>

<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>JJ Redick Net Worth and Endorsements</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: center"><em>Celebrity Net Worth</em> estimates JJ Redick’s value at $50 million as of 2025. Along with his lucrative contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, the NBA personality is also linked with brands like Adidas, Rhoback, DraftKings, Kinder US, and a lot more.</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>JJ Redick Charity Foundation </strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: center">JJ Redick has been involved in running a non-profit organization for several years now. He runs the ‘JJ Redick Foundation’ along with his wife. <em>“Guided by the belief that every child should have the opportunity for hope, my foundation works to help improve the lives of underprivileged youth,” </em>their Twitter bio reads.</p>

<table class=" aligncenter" style="width: 74.7701%;height: 523px" width="516">
<tbody>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="height: 56px;width: 47.8481%"><strong>Age</strong></td>
<td style="height: 56px;width: 49.3671%">40</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="height: 56px;width: 47.8481%"><strong>Marital Status</strong></td>
<td style="height: 56px;width: 49.3671%">Married to Chelsea Kilgore</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="height: 56px;width: 47.8481%"><strong>Children</strong></td>
<td style="height: 56px;width: 49.3671%">Two</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="height: 56px;width: 47.8481%"><strong>NBA Championship Rings</strong></td>
<td style="height: 56px;width: 49.3671%">–</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="height: 56px;width: 47.8481%"><strong>Nationality</strong></td>
<td style="height: 56px;width: 49.3671%">American</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="height: 56px;width: 47.8481%"><strong>Height</strong></td>
<td style="height: 56px;width: 49.3671%">6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="height: 56px;width: 47.8481%"><strong>Weight</strong></td>
<td style="height: 56px;width: 49.3671%">190 lb (86 kg)</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 54px">
<td style="height: 54px;width: 47.8481%"><strong>Wingspan</strong></td>
<td style="height: 54px;width: 49.3671%">6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>How to Contact JJ Redick?</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: center">JJ Redick Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jjredick/?hl=en"><strong>jjredick</strong></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center">JJ Redick Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/jj_redick?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor"><strong>@jj_redick</strong></a></p>

JJ Redick

JJ Redick 2025: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements The former NBA pro turned podcaster/analyst is now the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers! Well, the legacy LA side was feeling ‘punty’ and were also in need of a ‘fresh’ perspective. Soon walked in rookie Redick, who was picked for the hotseat over the likes of Dan Hurley, Frank Vogel, and many other big names in the hoops world. While the head coach is currently under scrutiny daily, here&#8217;s a walkthrough his life. Dec 15, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick at a press conference at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images JJ Redick is a six-foot-three shooting guard who last played for the New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA. He was born on June 24, 1984, in Cookeville, Tennessee, and was selected as the 11th overall pick in the 2006 NBA Draft. JJ Redick’s parents are Jeanie and Ken Redick, and the NBA player has four siblings- twins older than him, a younger brother, and a younger sister. Each of his siblings played some sport at one point, but only Redick went on to pursue a professional career in sports. The hoopster attended Cave Spring High School as a teenager and earned a massive reputation owing to his magical shooting skills. After being deemed the second-best high-school shooting guard in the nation, JJ Redick committed to Duke University, where he completed four years of college. The youngster enjoyed tremendous success with the Blue Devils, who ended up retiring his #4 jersey. Speaking about JJ Redick’s life off the court, the NBA star has been happily married to Chelsea Kilgore since 2010. The pair met in 2008 and tied the knot, celebrating the birth of Knox and Kai years later. JJ Redick NBA Career JJ Redick entered the league in 2006 after completing his senior year at Duke. He was picked by the Orlando Magic as the 11th overall selection, and he stayed with the Magic for the first seven years. Redick was groomed into a rotational player in Orlando, as many believed he DID NOT possess the defensive skill set or the physicality to become a superstar in the NBA. The youngster, though, graciously accepted his role and began performing well coming off the bench. The Magic traded him to the Milwaukee Bucks, where his performances weren’t up to the mark. The shooting guard struggled to make a mark with the Bucks and was subsequently traded to the LA Clippers after playing 28 games for the former. JJ Redick was an integral part of the ‘Lob City’ Clippers team that took the NBA by storm in the mid-2010s. The Clippers were the first team to offer JJ complete starting privileges in the league. He started every game except one that he played in Los Angeles. JJ then moved onto a two-year stint with the Philadelphia 76ers, where he broke the franchise record for most three-pointers made in a season. Redick left the Sixers in 2019 after their second-round playoff loss and inked a two-year deal with the New Orleans Pelicans. JJ Redick Podcast Besides his basketball skills, Redick was also a major contributor to NBA news through his podcast ‘The Old Man And The Three.’ He hosted the show along with his business partner Tommy Atler and the duo previously hosted their shows on The Ringer called ‘The JJ Redick podcast with Tommy Alter.’ Surprisingly, in 2024, JJ Redick and LeBron James joined hands and launched ‘Mind The Game’ a basketball-centric podcast in which the two NBA stars spoke about the very basics of the game. Considering their rich on-court experiences, the duo picked prime examples which made so much more sense! Major Achievements Consensus national college player of the year (2006) 2x Rupp Trophy (2005, 2006) 2× Consensus first-team All-American (2005, 2006) Third-team All-American – NABC (2004) 2× ACC Player of the Year (2005, 2006) 2× First-team All-ACC (2005, 2006) Second-team All-ACC (2004) Third-team All-ACC (2003) 2× ACC Tournament MVP (2005, 2006) No. 4 retired by Duke Blue Devils Second-team Parade All-American (2002) McDonald&#8217;s All-American Game MVP (2002) Virginia Mr. Basketball (2002) JJ Redick NBA Stats  G MP FG% FT% REB AST STL  BLK  PTS  940 25.5 44.7 89.2 2.0 2.0 0.4 0.1 12.8   JJ Redick Lakers Contract JJ Redick signed a 4-year $32 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2024. This came as a major surprise to the fanbase because the LA franchise had reportedly handed a &#8216;6-year $70 million&#8217; offer to Dan Hurley just before approaching the Duke Legend. JJ, though, forever a sport, later said: &#8220;During that four-day period, at no point was my ego or my feelings hurt or bruised in any way. Dan Hurley is a two-time national champion at UConn. Dec 6, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) talks to head coach JJ Redick against the Atlanta Hawks in the second quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images &#8220;I am a two-time 55 Swish League champion in the third and fourth-grade division. I understood.&#8221; JJ Redick Net Worth and Endorsements Celebrity Net Worth estimates JJ Redick’s value at $50 million as of 2025. Along with his lucrative contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, the NBA personality is also linked with brands like Adidas, Rhoback, DraftKings, Kinder US, and a lot more. JJ Redick Charity Foundation  JJ Redick has been involved in running a non-profit organization for several years now. He runs the ‘JJ Redick Foundation’ along with his wife. “Guided by the belief that every child should have the opportunity for hope, my foundation works to help improve the lives of underprivileged youth,” their Twitter bio reads.  Age 40  Marital Status Married to Chelsea Kilgore  Children Two  NBA Championship Rings –  Nationality American  Height 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)  Weight 190 lb (86 kg)  Wingspan 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)  How to Contact JJ Redick? JJ Redick Instagram: jjredick JJ Redick Twitter: @jj_redick

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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. 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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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