LeBron James is the NBA's Highest-Paid Player For Fifth Straight Year
- 5 years ago
LeBron James is the NBA's
Highest-Paid Player For
Fifth Straight Year Each year 'Forbes' releases an annual list
detailing the top earning NBA players. The list contain names such
as Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant, with James
taking the top spot for the past five years. The top 10 earners are estimated to make a combined $540 million in salaries, endorsements and royalties. LeBron is estimated to make a total of $88.7 million, which includes $53 million made off the court. James’ success is not from traditional
endorsements, but rather his own ventures. James invested in Blaze Pizza, and owns 21 of the franchises in Chicago and South Florida. He also founded a production company, SpringHill Entertainment, and a media firm, Uninterrupted. In 2018, James partnered with Arnold
Schwarzenegger to create Ladder,
a health and wellness company that
sells personalized protein powder.
Highest-Paid Player For
Fifth Straight Year Each year 'Forbes' releases an annual list
detailing the top earning NBA players. The list contain names such
as Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant, with James
taking the top spot for the past five years. The top 10 earners are estimated to make a combined $540 million in salaries, endorsements and royalties. LeBron is estimated to make a total of $88.7 million, which includes $53 million made off the court. James’ success is not from traditional
endorsements, but rather his own ventures. James invested in Blaze Pizza, and owns 21 of the franchises in Chicago and South Florida. He also founded a production company, SpringHill Entertainment, and a media firm, Uninterrupted. In 2018, James partnered with Arnold
Schwarzenegger to create Ladder,
a health and wellness company that
sells personalized protein powder.