LeBron James Net Worth

LeBron James's Quotes

• [on why he's not joining the 2018 Olympic USA basketball team] I could use the rest.
• [on the teammates his played with thus far] I've always [taken] a lot of pride, and I get more of a rush seeing my teammates succeed more than myself. And that's what an assist is all about. I was taught the game the right way, and seeing my teammates succeed has always been something that I've cared about more than anything, and that's what it's all about
• [on becoming the first player in NBA history to achieve 27,000 points, 7,000 rebounds and 7,000 assists during the course of his career ]I really don't know, I don't know what to say.I've played with two great organizations that I've been able to do what I do. They've allowed me to be the player that I want to be. It just shows that's the triple threat of me, to rebound, to pass, to put the ball in the hole a little bit. I'm just honored, just blessed and I just try to continue to give it to my teammates, give it to my fans, give it to this organization every single night that I go out there.[December 2016]
• on the recent sports players kneeling during the National anthem]I'm doing OK for myself, my family is doing OK. Even if we weren't doing OK financially, I'd still be trying to find a way to inspire the youth. Personally, my voice is more important than my knee
• [on President Donald Trump calling for the NFL to fire or suspend those who kneel during The Star-Spangled Banner]He used the sports platform to divide us. Sports is so amazing, what sports can do for everyone, no matter shape, size, race, or brings people together like no other. I'm not going to let one individual no matter the power, the impact he or she should have ever use sport as a platform to divide us. The people run this country, not one person. And damn sure not him

Interesting Facts about LeBron James

1. #1 overall pick in the NBA draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers out of St. Vincent-St. Mary High School. At a 31 March press conference, James had verbally committed to play college basketball at Maryland. (26 June 2003)
2. Had posters of Allen Iverson, Tracy McGrady, Magic Johnson, Penny Hardaway, Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan and himself on the walls of the apartment he shared with his mother.
3. His mother used her son's future earning power to get a bank loan to buy an $80,000 Hummer H2 for his 18th birthday, prompting an investigation by the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA). Under the OHSAA guidelines, no amateur may accept any gift valued over $100 as a reward for athletic performance. When James later accepted two jerseys from a Cleveland sports store worth $845 in exchange for him posing for pictures to be displayed on its walls, the OHSAA stripped him of his eligibility. James appealed, and a judge blocked the ruling, reducing the penalty to a two-game suspension, allowing the phenom to play the remainder of the season (February 2003)
4. While he was in high school at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School, NBA superstars, such as Shaquille O'Neal, were in attendance for his games. A few of his games were even televised nationally on ESPN2.
5. Won Olympic Bronze Medal for USA in 2004 (Basketball)
6. His favourite film of all time is Friday (1995).
7. On Forbes' 2006 Richest Young Celebrities List, it is reported he earned $22.5 million in 2005. He was the top earner on the list at age 21.
8. Children, with high school sweetheart, now wife Savannah Brinson James: sons LeBron James Jr. (b. October 6, 2004) and Bryce James (aka Bryce Maximus James) (b. June 14, 2007 and daughter Zhuri James (b. October 22, 2014).
9. In 2007, Forbes Magazine estimated his earnings for the year to be $27 million.
10. Won Olympic Gold Medal for USA in 2012 (Basketball).
11. Signed a lifetime contract with Nike Nov 2011.
12. Most Valuable Player of The 2016 NBA Finals (2016).
13. Writes and eats with left hand but shoots with his right hand.
14. Wore a safety pin on the cover of Sports Illustrated to symbolize a message of support of safety, and protection to minorities, women, immigrants and others who may feel threatened by the election of Donald Trump.[December 2016].
15. Sports Illustrated named him Sportsperson of the Year for the second time. [December 2016].
16. Became the first player in NBA history to 27,000 points, 7,000 rebounds and 7,000 assists.[December 2016].
17. Returned to the Cleveland Cavaliers for an estimated $100 million multi year contract.
18. Scored 41-points, had 13-rebounds, and 12-assists in game 3 of the 2017 NBA playoffs.
19. Played the position of small forward for the Cleveland Cavaliers. April 2017].
20. During game 3 of the 2017 NBA playoffs he scored enough points to bring his career total to 5,642 it moved him into third place on the all-time scoring list and lowered Kobe Bryant down to fourth place.