Who's richer LeBron or Jordan?

James' other pursuits
Either way, LeBron James has cemented himself as one of the richest NBA players of all time, and he could eventually eclipse Jordan's estimated $1.7 billion net worth before his playing career even ends.
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Is LeBron James a billionaire now?

LeBron James has officially become a billionaire, according to Forbes. This makes James the first active NBA player to reach the milestone, and the second NBA player to reach billionaire status, joining retired basketball star Michael Jordan.
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Who is the richest NBA player?

Top 50 Richest NBA Players
  • Michael Jordan. $2.2 Billion. ...
  • Magic Johnson. $620 Million. ...
  • Junior Bridgeman. $600 Million. ...
  • LeBron James. $500 Million. ...
  • Shaquille ONeal. $400 Million. ...
  • Vinnie Johnson. $400 Million. ...
  • Hakeem Olajuwon. $300 Million. ...
  • Grant Hill. $250 Million.
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Is LeBron almost a billionaire?

The 37-year-old Los Angeles Lakers star has officially joined the three-comma club, according to Forbes, after earning another $121.2 million over the past year. He is the first-ever active NBA player to reach billionaire status.
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What is LeBron's net worth 2020?

After taking home roughly $121.2 million in earnings in 2021, James has officially entered the billionaires list with a net worth estimated at $1.2 billion, according to Forbes.
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How rich is Shaquille O Neal?

Shaquille O'Neal, Net Worth $400 Million, Bought 7000 Gallons of Gas a Month Incurring Massive 6 Figure Bill - EssentiallySports.
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Is Michael Jordan a billionaire?

Michael Jordan, whose net worth Forbes has pegged at $1.7bn, didn't reach billionaire status until 11 years after he retired. Forbes estimated James earned $121.2 million last year, a figure eclipsed only by Lionel Messi, who brought in $130m.
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How is LeBron James so rich?

James parlayed his $385 million in earnings from the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers as well as $900 million in income from endorsements and other business ventures into a portfolio of investments and holdings, according to Forbes.
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How rich is Magic Johnson?

As of 2022, the 60-year-old entrepreneur is worth somewhere in the neighborhood of $620 million, but how did the Lakers icon get to this point? After winning championships in high school and college, Johnson was taken No. 1 overall by the Lakers (1979).
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Is there a billionaire athlete?

Woods is a billionaire, as is LeBron James, who has brought in $1.16 billion in lifetime earnings and made plenty of his money from smart investments. But they are the only two among these billion-dollar earners to cross that wealth threshold.
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Who is richer Shaq or Jordan?

All in all, Michael's net worth is around $2.2 billion. The Diesel, Shaquille O'Neal, has made $292 million from NBA contracts, throughout his career. O'Neal earns well around $60 million from endorsements. Shaq sold his 12 bedroom mansion for $16.5 million in 2021.
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Who is the Brokest NBA player?

1. Antoine Walker. He was a successful player for the Celtics, Mavericks, Hawks, Timberwolves, Grizzlies and Heat, making around 100 million dollars over the course of his career. Unfortunately, his money was spent on legal fees, his gambling debt and the fact that his wife spend most of his money.
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Is NBA Youngboy a billionaire?

His net worth is estimated at $11.9million as of 2020. That wealth will largely come from his career in music.
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Who was the first billionaire athlete?

Michael Jordan was the world's first billionaire athlete. American basketball legend Michael Jordan, who celebrated his 54th birthday on Friday, was the world's first billionaire athlete. Jordan, who is widely considered the greatest basketball player ever, owns an 89% stake in the NBA basketball side Charlotte Hornets ...
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Who is the richest athlete in the world?

The World's 10 Highest-Paid Athletes for the Last Year, per...
  • Lionel Messi, $130 million.
  • LeBron James, $121.1 million.
  • Cristiano Ronaldo, $115 million.
  • Neymar, $95 million.
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Who is the richest man in the world?

Jeff Bezos' net worth is approximately $131.9 billion, according to Forbes. The founder, chairman and former CEO of Amazon held the number one spot on Forbes' billionaire list for four years until he was overtaken by Musk. Bezos owns The Washington Post and Blue Origin, an aerospace company.
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Is Scottie Pippen rich?

Scottie Pippen is a retired American professional basketball player who has a net worth of $20 million. Scottie played 17 seasons in the NBA. During that time he earned $109 million in salary alone. He earned tens of millions more from endorsements.
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What is Kobe Bryant worth?

2016 America's Richest Entrepreneurs Under 40 Net Worth

Kobe Bryant died January 26, 2020 at age 41 in a helicopter crash, along with his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, and 7 other passengers. His net worth at the time of his death was an estimated $600 million.
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What is Lakers owner worth?

In 2022, Jeanie Buss' net worth is estimated to be $500 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
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Who is the first billionaire basketball player?

Even though LeBron James is not in the NBA Finals this year, he has about a billion reasons to celebrate. Forbes says at 37, he's the first active NBA player ever to become a billionaire.
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How Much Is Tiger Woods worth?

Forbes is now estimating that Woods' net worth is at least $1 billion, which would make him one of only three athlete billionaires in the world.
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Who is the first NBA player to become a billionaire?

LeBron James poses at the premiere of the film Hustle on June 1 at the Regency Village Theatre in Los Angeles. James' net worth recently broke $1 billion, making him the first ever active NBA player to become a billionaire.
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Does Michael Jordan own Nike?

While Jordan has made his name in the business and investment industry post-retirement, he would have made much more if he had any ownership in Nike. But Nike and Jordan have a happy relationship and both have been making money from their partnership.
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Does Michael Jordan get free Jordans?

And if he did miss, all the children at the camp would receive a pair of free Jordan. In classic Jordan fashion, he accepted the challenge and took it personally. Jordan went on to make each and every shot, leaving every person at the camp disappointed that they wouldn't get a pair of free Jordans.
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