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James was drafted into the NBA right after high school and the rest is history.
Without LeBron James, no list of the greatest basketball players of all time would be complete.
He is also one of the wealthiest athletes of all time.
His riches come from more than just playing basketball, though.
So, when it comes to net worth, no other active athletes can come close to James.
The NBA stardidnt come from wealth his mother struggled to support the family during his childhood.
6 Ways LeBron James Makes His Millions
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In 2015, James re-signed with Nike, and he made history by doing so.
Building off of his success in the shoe industry, James co-founded a store in Miami calledUNKNWN.
In 2011, he invested$6.5 millionto purchase a minority ownership stake in U.K.-based soccer team Liverpool FC.
The conglomerate also owns the Boston Red Sox, Roush Fenway Racing, and the cable channel NESN.
Apparently, James was inspired to create the company after suffering from performance-related cramps.
It may have been poorly received, but the event did raise millions for charity, according toESPN.
For an untold sum,he became an angel investor in Lobos 1707, a tequila brand.
The firm may now be worth $300 million to James alone, the money magazine estimates.
Included under the SpringHill Entertainment banner is Uninterrupted, an online media outlet aimed at players and their fans.
What Is LeBron James Net Worth?
