IMAGE: Billionaire LeBron James Rocks $300,000 Worth Gold And Diamond Accessory in Rare Photo

NBA superstar LeBron James has been the face of the league as soon as he stepped foot on the league. There was a huge hype around James as he showed immense potential since his high school days. With his explosive performances, expectations were really high. And he was dubbed the ‘Chosen One’, as people already started comparing him to the all-time great Michael Jordan. Most fans already knew he would be the top pick in the NBA draft.

James came from very humble beginnings in Akron, Ohio. In fact, he was raised by a single mother who struggled to make ends meet. James was born when his mother was still a teenager. It was not easy growing up as he had to move from apartment to apartment regularly. However, a young James found solace in basketball. He was good at it too. And his skills on the hardwood paved the way out of the dire situation he had been facing.

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As James became a national sensation as a high schooler, brands started to take notice. Then he declared for the 2003 NBA draft. And even before he was drafted, he started receiving huge endorsement offers.

LeBron James knows how to spend in style

As shoe deals lined up, LeBron James selected Nike even though Reebok offered him more. Then the Cleveland Cavaliers selected him as the #1 pick in the 2003 NBA draft. And this relieved the family from their struggles. Fast forward to 2022, James is now a billionaire. He is the first-ever active basketball player to be a billionaire. He not only knows how to make millions, but he also knows how to spend his fortune.

Recently, a photo of James wearing a rare gold and diamond watch worth $300,000 was shared on social media. As per reports, the timepiece is the very rare Rolex Cosmograph Daytona ‘Eye of the Tiger’ in 18k yellow gold.

This piece features a bezel set with 38 baguette-cut diamonds and the champagne sub-dials are intertwined with brilliant-cut diamonds and black lacquer. The dial of this timepiece reminds one of the iconic Daytona ‘Leopard’ released back in 2004.

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The Los Angeles Lakers superstar becoming a billionaire was not an accident. Over the years, he has made some very smart investments that have boosted his net worth. Furthermore, his success on the basketball court helped increase his popularity around the world, which increased the volume of his endorsement deals.