Here's how LeBron James came to be crowned by Forbes as the league's first active player to become a billionaire. Key Takeaways NBA All-Star Lebron James has a net worth of $1 billion, according to Forbes. James is also a savvy businessman whose endorsements and investments earned him over $900 million in 2022, according to Forbes. According to Forbes, James turned down a $15 million endorsement deal with McDonald’s to invest in Blaze Pizza. James owns an estimated 1% of FSG, valued at about $90 million, according to Forbes.

Source: Los Angeles Times May 13, 2023 15:21 UTC