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LeBron James

Estimated Net Worth $0.0M

#9 in Athletes#127 in United States

LeBron James sits at an estimated $845M with 1.8 Million monthly searches, making this one of the highest-demand athlete profiles on the board.

LeBron Raymone James is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed "King James", he is the NBA's all-time leading scorer and has won four NBA championships from 10 NBA Finals appearances, including eight consecutive appearances between 2011 and 2018. Public interest remains stable across search, media, and comparison pages. Current trend signal is 90/100, showing durable cross-platform momentum.

Quick Facts

Full NameLeBron James
Birth Date1984-12-30
Age41 years old
GenerationMillennial
Zodiac SignCapricorn
NationalityUnited States
ProfessionAthlete
Net Worth$845M
Height206 cm (6′9″)
EducationNot confirmed
Spouse / PartnerNot confirmed
ChildrenNot confirmed

At 41, LeBron James remains in his athletic prime, defying typical career arcs with sustained elite performance. His earnings trajectory—first million at 25, first hundred million at 37—shows a late-career financial peak. Peers like Cristiano Ronaldo (920M) and Mark Zuckerberg (220B) highlight varied wealth accumulation timelines within the Millennial cohort.

LeBron James Biography

LeBron Raymone James was born on December 30, 1984, in Akron, Ohio, where he faced early hardships raised primarily by his single mother, Gloria. His prodigious basketball talent emerged at St. Vincent–St. Mary High School, where he became a national phenomenon as a three-time Ohio Mr. Basketball and a two-time USA Today High School Player of the Year. By his senior year, his games were televised nationally, and he graced the cover of Sports Illustrated as the "Chosen One," a rare honor for a prep athlete. Despite the hype, James maintained a 3.5 GPA and led his team to three state championships, cementing his reputation as an once-in-a-generation prospect. His all-around game—blending scoring, court vision, and athleticism—drew comparisons to NBA legends before he even graduated. James declared for the 2003 NBA Draft and was selected first overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers, immediately justifying the pick by winning Rookie of the Year in 2004. He quickly transformed the struggling franchise, carrying them to their first NBA Finals appearance in 2007 and claiming the scoring title in 2008 with 30.0 points per game. After back-to-back MVP awards in 2009 and 2010, he made the polarizing decision to join the Miami Heat in 2010, announcing it in The Decision, a televised special that drew 9.9 million viewers.

In Miami, he won his first two championships in 2012 and 2013, earning Finals MVP both years while forming a "Big Three" with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. His return to Cleveland in 2014 culminated in a historic 2016 title, ending the city’s 52-year championship drought. Off the court, James became the first active NBA player to surpass $1 billion in career earnings, driven by lucrative endorsements with Nike (a lifetime deal reportedly worth over $1 billion), Beats by Dre, and Blaze Pizza, where his $1 million investment grew to $30 million after the company’s sale.

Beyond basketball, James is a devoted family man, married to his high school sweetheart, Savannah Brinson, since 2013, with whom he has three children: LeBron "Bronny" Jr., Bryce, and Zhuri. His I PROMISE School, opened in 2018 in Akron, provides education and resources to at-risk children, reflecting his commitment to his hometown. A vocal advocate for social justice, he co-founded More Than a Vote in 2020 to combat voter suppression. Despite his global fame—including four appearances on Time’s 100 Most Influential People (2005, 2013, 2017, 2019)—James remains grounded, often crediting his mother’s resilience and his Akron roots for shaping his philanthropic drive. Now the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, he continues to redefine longevity as the league’s oldest active player at 39.

Compare LeBron James With Similar Profiles

Direct comparison pages are one of the fastest ways to understand how LeBron James's wealth, visibility, and category rank stack up against close peers.

Social Media Reach

LeBron James has an estimated cross-platform reach of 183M.

Instagram followers
155M (#16 on Instagram)
YouTube subscribers
2M (#75 on YouTube)
TikTok followers
26M (#7 on TikTok)
Cross-platform total
183M
Followers vs world population %
2.259%
Estimated engagement rate
~3.36% per post
Closest follower rival
Billie Eilish — gap of 3M

LeBron James holds the 16th-largest Instagram following at 155 million—109 million more than his YouTube base (68th, 2 million)—while ranking 7th on TikTok with 26 million. His combined 183 million followers represent 2.23% of the global population, outpacing his YouTube reach by 181 million.

Awards & Recognition

Win Rate %
67%
Total Awards
4
Awards per Career Year
0.17

LeBron James has won four NBA Championships, achieving a 67% win rate in finals appearances. His total places him 10th in the category, with a scarcity score of 4/100. He remains 19 titles short of the all-time record.

Rank Booster Insights

Category percentile
Top 97% in Athletes (#9 of 242)
Country wealth rank
#127 in United States
Global wealth percentile
Top 79% globally (#281 of 1323)
City wealth rank
#2 in Akron
Monthly search rank in profession
#4 in Athletes
Trend velocity
surging
Net worth per life-year
$21.0M / year
Net worth per career year
$35.0M / year
Billionaire proximity
85% to $1B ($155M away)
Passive vs active income
37% / 63%
Estimated endorsement value per post
$286,212
Influence score
100/100 composite
Highest single payday (estimated)
$93.0M
Before-fame path
Youth academy trainee
Education track
Education path not fully disclosed
Career earnings vs current worth
$1.86B estimated earnings, 45% retained
Awards win rate
~67% (4 wins / 6 estimated nominations)
Awards rank in category
#12 (19 award(s) to leader)
First person to win
First player in NBA history to record 40,000 career points
Scarcity score
1/100
Same-age peers
Mark Zuckerberg, Carlos Sánchez, Cristiano Ronaldo
Marriage count
1
Estimated career length
~24 years
Estimated age at first success
33
Estimated age at first $1M
25
Estimated age at first $100M
37

LeBron James built wealth from a lower baseline, with a fast trajectory, retaining 45% of estimated $1.86B lifetime earnings as $845M net worth.

Relationships

Marriage count
1

Relationship History

LeBron James has 1 documented relationship in public records.

1 marriage recorded.

PartnerPeriodStatus
Savannah James2013presentmarried

Physical Attributes

Height
206 cm (6′9″)
Height rank in profession
#2 of 13
Height percentile in profession
Taller than 92% of peers
Height twins (±2cm)
Kevin Durant
Height vs national average
+31 cm vs 175 cm baseline in United States
Zodiac Sign
Capricorn

Compare across all profiles on the height rankings hub.

LeBron James is 206cm tall, ranking 2nd in his profession and in the 92nd percentile, exceeding the national average by 31cm.

Athlete Performance Profile

Career goals / points
40,000
Per-game average
26.7
Championships
4
Trophy efficiency
0.17 titles/year
Estimated earnings per point
$46,475
Endorsement ratio
10%

Income Breakdown

Estimated split using occupation-weighted income composition from the resolved profile model.

LeBron James estimated income source composition$845M
  • Salary/Winnings$423M
  • Endorsements$270M
  • Investments$152M

How LeBron James Makes Money

Estimated composition based on occupation-weighted income model until source-resolved earnings breakdowns are attached per profile.

  • $Salary/Winnings: 50% of modeled worth ($423M)
  • $Endorsements: 32% of modeled worth ($270M)
  • $Investments: 18% of modeled worth ($152M)

How LeBron James Compares

LeBron James
$845M
Timur Kulibayev
$10.0B
Michael Jordan
$3.00B
Ray Dolby
$2.40B

Richer than 233 of 242 athletes in our database.

Wealth Origin Story

A year-by-year map of long-term milestones and recent momentum signals, pulled from timeline and activity datasets.

2020
  • Becoming (2020 TV series)

    Career milestone in work.

    Lifetime Milestonewikipedia
  • Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class of 2020

    Career milestone in work.

    Lifetime Milestonewikipedia
  • Associated Press Athlete of the Year

    Career milestone in award.

    Lifetime Milestonewikidata
2018
  • Associated Press Athlete of the Year

    Career milestone in award.

    Lifetime Milestonewikidata
2017
  • J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award

    Career milestone in award.

    Lifetime Milestonewikidata
2016
  • Associated Press Athlete of the Year

    Career milestone in award.

    Lifetime Milestonewikidata
  • Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year

    Career milestone in award.

    Lifetime Milestonewikidata

LeBron James Lifetime Timeline

53 dated milestones detected, including 3 tracked works across source tables.

Career Start
2003
Total Timeline Events
53
Works Counted
3
  1. 2020

    Becoming (2020 TV series)

    Recorded milestone from structured timeline extraction.

    work | confidence: medium | wikipedia:television_table

  2. 2020

    Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class of 2020

    Recorded milestone from structured timeline extraction.

    work | confidence: medium | wikipedia:television_table

  3. 2020

    Associated Press Athlete of the Year

    Recorded milestone from structured timeline extraction.

    award | confidence: high | wikidata:P166

  4. 2020

    Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year

    Recorded milestone from structured timeline extraction.

    award | confidence: high | wikidata:P166

  5. 2018

    Associated Press Athlete of the Year

    Recorded milestone from structured timeline extraction.

    award | confidence: high | wikidata:P166

  6. 2017

    J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award

    Recorded milestone from structured timeline extraction.

    award | confidence: high | wikidata:P166

Lesser-Known Facts About LeBron James

  • 1After four seasons in Miami, he returned to Cleveland in 2014, leading the Cavaliers to their first-ever championship in 2016, ending the Cleveland sports curse.Source
  • 2With the Heat, James won his first two NBA championships in 2012 and 2013, earning MVP and Finals MVP honors both years.Source
  • 3He won Rookie of the Year and quickly established himself as one of the league's premier players, leading Cleveland to its first NBA Finals appearance in 2007 and winning the scoring title in 2008.Source
  • 4He signed with the Lakers in 2018, winning another title in 2020 and becoming the first player to win Finals MVP with three different teams.Source
  • 5He was among Time's 100 most influential people in the world in 2005, 2013, 2017, and 2019—the most selections for a professional athlete.Source
  • 6In addition to ranking fourth in NBA career assists and sixth in NBA career steals, James holds several individual honors, including four NBA MVP awards, four Finals MVP awards, the Rookie of the Year award, three All-Star Game MVP awards, the inaugural NBA Cup MVP, and the Olympics MVP in the 2024 Summer Olympics.Source
  • 7LeBron Raymone James ( lə-BRON; born December 30, 1984) is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA).Source
  • 8Nicknamed "King James", he is the NBA's all-time leading scorer and has won four NBA championships from 10 NBA Finals appearances, including eight consecutive appearances between 2011 and 2018.Source

Social Power Meter

Composite radar of net worth, demand, social reach proxy, and trend momentum.

Net WorthSearch VolumeTrend ScoreWealth VelocitySocial ReachGlobal Relevance
  • Net Worth59/100
  • Search Volume89/100
  • Trend Score90/100
  • Wealth Velocity80/100
  • Social Reach49/100
  • Global Relevance100/100

Capricorn Richest

LeBron James is the #32 richest Capricorn in our database ($845M).

Chinese Zodiac

LeBron James was born in the Year of the Rat.

Birthday

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Born in 1984

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Daily Earnings Context

LeBron James earns what an average United States person earns in a lifetime every 40 days.

Followers vs. World

LeBron James is followed by 2.3% of all humans alive across social platforms.

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Data sourced from: en.wikipedia.org.