LeBron James Net Worth Sets a Big Record

LeBron James is, first and foremost, one of the greatest basketball players to ever step foot on the court.

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James is far and away the highest-paid player in NBA history.

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He has earned over $390 million since his professional career began in 2003.

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Base Annual salary is estimated to be $42.5 million

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Forbes ranks James as the second-highest paid athlete in the world after soccer legend Lionel Messi.

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in 2011 he executive produced and lent his voice to the animated web series "The LeBrons."

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His running joke is that he gets upset that Bill Hader's character might watch the latest episode of "Downton Abbey."

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He typically earns $50 million to $90 million per year from endorsements.

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All in all, Forbes estimates that he has racked up "$900 million in income from endorsements and other business ventures.

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