One of the NBA’s biggest stars, LeBron James, has built an untarnished image for himself over the years. Now in his 19th season, he continues to dazzle on the court. Apart from this, the 17-time All-star is also a global icon; one who mints money by virtue of being a renowned celebrity. Having signed tons of deals and made numerous investments, and is one of the NBA’s richest athletes. Needless to say, he has spent his millions in lavish fashion.
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When he was playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers, James purchased a house in Ohio. This would help him, as he could then easily travel for work. The purchase was made way back in 2003, and he bought it for around $2.1 million. Ever since then, he has worked towards expanding it, and the project covers an area of over 35,000 square feet. Some of its most prominent features include a barber’s shop, a home theater, six bedrooms, and bathrooms. Currently, it is valued at a whopping $9.2 million.
What is LeBron James’ net worth?
During the course of his career, LeBron has won four NBA titles. He has been on the front page of every feature, and his brand value keeps on rising by the day. Interestingly, the superstar has earned over $1 billion in salary. With big investments in the Fenway Sports Group, SpringHill, as well as in real estate, there is no doubt that he has made the big bucks. According to Celebrity Net Worth, LeBron’s current net worth stands at close to $500 million.
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Is James richer than Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry?
Aside from the King himself, Durant and Curry are among the league’s biggest hits. After combining for a golden era in Warriors history, the duo has gone their own separate ways. Yet, they continue to make merry on and off the court. With their own brands emerging, they are well on their way to business dominance. While Steph has admitted that he has drawn inspiration from Michael Jordan to improve his ‘Curry Brand’, Durant is an experienced campaigner when it comes to smart business.
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The question that remains to be answered is, who among the big-3 is richer? As per career salaries, the Lakers star outdoes his counterparts comfortably. If Celebrity Net Worth is to be believed, KD’s current net worth is around $200 million. He has deals with Nike, Gatorade, and more. Meanwhile, Curry has been the protagonist for the Golden State Warriors for many years now. His present net value stands at $160 million. Thus, LeBron has a higher value than Durant and Curry.