LeBron James Once Commented on Having More Money Than Anyone but Floyd Mayweather: “If I Happen to Be a Billion-Dollar Athlete, Ho. Hip Hip Hooray!”

Thanks to their popularity and marketability, NBA athletes have insane net worths. LeBron James has been the face of the NBA for some time now, which has led to him having a net worth of around $500 million. He once talked about having more money than anyone other than Floyd Mayweather himself.

Talking to the GQ Magazine, he mentioned his dream of becoming a billionaire and how he compares himself to boxing superstar Floyd Mayweather.

LeBron on competing with Floyd Mayweather

This story dates back to 2014 when a then 29-year-old LeBron James was chosen as the GQ cover star. Fresh off an NBA championship with Miami Heat, LeBron was the center of attraction for debates all around the world.

According to GQ Magazine, LeBron remarked, “Everything right now is fantastic. A Miami mansion, a beautiful wife, and two sons. Cars. More money than any other American athlete besides Floyd Mayweather, God love him.”

Interestingly, LeBron James is still not a billionaire. And a billionaire status is something he would love to achieve. During the same interview, he mentioned, “It’s my biggest milestone. Obviously. I want to maximize my business. And if I happen to get it, if I happen to be a billion-dollar athlete, ho. Hip hip hooray! Oh, my God, I’m gonna be excited.”

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In 2014, Mayweather was the richest athlete in the world with an earning of about $105 million yearly. James, on the other hand, took 3rd place behind Cristiano Ronaldo. He earned around $72.3 million in 2014. (Source: Bleacher Report)

LeBron James net worth 

The four-time NBA champion currently has a net worth of around $500 million according to Celebritynetworth.com. Having earned over $700 million from contracts and endorsements, LeBron James is on course to achieve his dream of becoming a billionaire by 2035 based on his current earnings.

His current salary with the Los Angeles Lakers makes him one of the highest-paid athletes in the NBA. He earns just about $41 million yearly.

What is Floyd Mayweather’s net worth 

Considered one of the greatest boxers ever, Floyd Mayweather has insane marketability. This earned him the nickname, “Money”.

His current net worth is around $450 million. Mayweather has earned a whopping $1.1 billion during his playing career which makes him the richest boxer ever. Mayweather has his boxing club called the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas which contributes to his earnings.

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