Lebron James is the NBA’s best investor.
$617,025,003 in NBA money and even more off the court.
Lebron’s 7 Best Investments
Lebron’s NBA salary ain’t too shabby.
Breakdown:
• $41.1M/season
• $502,000/game
• $117,000/quarter
• $9,700/minute
• $162/second
At nearly 40 years old, he has the 6th largest contract in the league.
7) Nike
Lebron signed a lifetime deal with Nike in 2015 worth over $1,000,000,000.
It is reported that Lebron’s brand brings in over $600M/year for Nike.
6) Lobos 1707 Tequila
In 2020, Lebron invested in the Italian tequila brand Lobos1707.
He invested alongside: • Anthony Davis • Draymond Green • Arnold Schwarzenegger
He invested in the company because of the taste, core company values, and diverse leadership.
5) SpringHill Company
LeBron helped found The SpringHill Co in 2020.
It has already produced major hits: – Space Jam 2 ($200M+) – Naomi Osaka’s documentary
Nike was rumored to be interested in acquiring the company for $750M.
4) Beats By Dre
As a “silent investor,” LeBron made $30 million when Apple acquired Beats in 2016.
Sending Lebron a pair of Beats by Dre at the 2008 Olympics paid off.
3) I Promise
LeBron founded the “I Promise” school in 2018 for his hometown of Akron, OH.
Here are the details: • 1,400 students • Free tuition • Web 3.0 courses • $1M in college scholarships
2) Fenway Sports Group
LeBron invested $6.5 million for 2% of Liverpool FC in 2011.
Last year he parlayed the investment (now valued at $80M) into Fenway Sports Group.
Lebron plans to own an NBA team someday.
In 2017, LBJ invested $1M into the new pizza chain.
In 2022, his investment is worth north of $70M and he owns 19 Blaze Pizza franchises.
A 7000% increase makes it one of the best athlete investments of all time.
Lebron James Endorsements
Lebron makes $70m/yr off the court.
His major endorsements include: • Kia • GMC • Beats • AT&T • 2K Sports • Samsung • Pepsi Co • Tencent • Walmart
Lebron James Other Business Moves
Lebron invests $1.5M into his body, fitness, and nutrition every year.
At nearly 40 years old, it seems to be paying off.
Lebron has run with his crew since day one.
• Maverick Carter
• Rich Paul
• Randy Mims
They are the operations behind his investments, sponsors, and foundation.
