LeBron James, king of the NBA, has raked in millions and spends it on luxury mansions, cars and much more … Photos: @kicksonfire, @erealty/Twitter; @kingjames/Instagram

Millionaires and billionaires

On the court, LeBron James has earned four NBA MVP awards, four NBA championships, and 18 All-Star nods in his illustrious 19-year career. That stacked résumé has paid off big time – after agreeing to a two-year, US$97 million contract extension with the Lakers, he is set to become the highest-paid player of all time.

He is equally relentless off the court, signing a lifetime endorsement deal with Nike worth more than US$1 billion – a move that was so big it is more like the merger of two corporations.

LeBron James is set to become the highest-paid NBA player ever. Photo: @kingjames/Instagram

As a result of his success on and off the court, James has amassed amazing cars and houses and still has time for his surprisingly ordinary family. King James also met his goal of becoming a billion-dollar athlete, currently worth US$1.2 billion, according to CNBC.

Check out how he spends his money below …

He will be the highest-paid NBA player of all time

The Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James does an interview during a media day at the UCLA Health Training Center in El Segundo, California, in September 2021. Photo: Los Angeles Times/TNS

LeBron James is one of the most accomplished players in NBA history. He’s also one of the wealthiest. He has made US$387.3 million during his 19-year NBA career.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James. Photo: AP Photo

He signed a two-year, US$97 million extension with the Lakers in 2024-25, meaning he’ll earn US$141 million over the next three years, making him the highest-earning player of all-time, with US$532 million.

He has secured lucrative endorsement deals

LeBron James wearing Beats by Dre. Photo: LeBron James/Facebook