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USA Today via Reuters

USA Today via Reuters

NBA superstar LeBron James is one of the richest athletes ever. In fact, he recently became the first-ever active basketball player to become a billionaire. He also landed the #2 spot on the list of the highest-paid athletes for the year 2022, only behind soccer superstar Lionel Messi. As per reports, earned $41.2 million on-field and $80 million off-field. His huge NBA salaries and endorsement deals have helped him earn a lot over the course of his career so far. However, James is also a very smart entrepreneur.

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Over the years, he has made some very profitable investments that have helped him reach this position. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar also knows how to spend in style. James does not shy away from spending his hard-earned money on fashion with his attire and accessories. Also, he has one of the best car collections among celebrities.

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Recently, a TikTok user shared a video where they show one of James’ most impressive cars. It was an incredible black Porsche 918 Spyder. And the plate read ‘KING 918’. And the video went viral on social media. However, some might feel superstar Kanye West’s rare car looks even better.

LeBron James vs. Kanye West

According to reports, rapper Kanye West owns a Mercedes McLaren SLR Stirling Moss edition which is worth $2.5 million. It is very rare as it is one of just 75 Mercedes McLaren SLR Stirling Moss edition cars. The Mercedes-Benz McLaren SLR was one of McLaren’s first street cars. The Stirling Moss edition is a tribute to the late Stirling Moss, who is considered one of the greatest Formula One drivers to ever have existed. From 1951 until 1961, he raced in Formula One and had a whopping 16 Grand Prix wins.

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The modern-classic supercar features a supercharged 5.5-liter V8 that produces 641 BHP. 0 to 62 MPH is achieved in just 3.5 seconds, and the top speed is maxed out at 220 MPH. And with incredible design details, this is a beauty to behold.

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West has a net worth of $2 billion reportedly which is $1 billion more than LeBron James. The superstar rapper also has other incredible cars in his collection. Some of them include Bugatti Veyron, Prombron Red Diamond, Lamborghini Aventador, Maybach 57, and Aston martin DBS.

Do you think Kanye West’s Mercedes McLaren SLR Stirling Moss edition is better than LeBron James’ Porsche 918 Spyder? Let us know in the comments.