LEBRON JAMES – EST. $500 MILLION

Any good financial advisor who takes a good look at LeBron James’ success would tell you that him achieving billionaire status is not a matter of how anymore but is now a question of when. LeBron entered the professional basketball scene at the age of 18. Currently, he is under contract with the LA Lakers through the 2022-2023 season. The pro player is a four-time NBA MVP, and when it comes to the conversation of who the best ever to play the game of professional basketball is, LeBron is up there along with Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan.

Not only does he have the skills and physicality to show for a successful professional career, he also has the financial credentials to go along with it. In 2014, the athlete was reported to have earned 1% of Apple’s acquisition of Beats by Dre. He is currently making an estimated $100 million per year. As of 2021, LeBron is approximated to have a net worth of $500 million.