LeBron James net worth and career earnings in 2025 will blow your mind

While LeBron James' future with the Los Angeles Lakers is up in the air, one thing that is certain is that the 39-year-old NBA star will continue to build a financial empire wherever he goes. 

On Sunday, James' agent, Rich Paul, sent Lakers' fans into a frenzy when he told ESPN, "LeBron wants to compete for a championship."

"He knows the Lakers are building for the future. He understands that, but he values a realistic chance of winning it all," Paul said. 

"We understand the difficulty in winning now while preparing for the future. We do want to evaluate what's best for LeBron at this stage in his life and career," he continued. "He wants to make every season he has left count, and the Lakers understand that, are supportive and want what's best for him." 

The 40-year-old NBA star has elected to exercise his $52.6 million option for the 2025-2026 season, suggesting that he may be looking for a new home.

NBA fans will now have to wait and see what James decides is best for his next move. In the meantime, let's take a close look at his career earnings and net worth in 2025. 

Is LeBron James a billionaire? Here's his net worth

There's no question that James will leave his mark on the NBA when he decides to walk away from the game. Aside from being the league's all-time scoring leader, he's also one of few NBA stars to earn a spot in the pretentious billionaire's club. 

After being chosen as the No. 1 pick by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2023 NBA draft, James has gone on to become the first active NBA player to become a billionaire in 2022.

He now sits among the likes of the NBA legend Michael Jordan, who's reportedly worth $3.5 billion, and Magic Johnson who has an estimated net worth of $1.5 billion. 

According to "Forbes," James' net worth is $1.2 billion. 

After 22 seasons, his career earnings exceed $528 million thanks to stints with the Cavaliers, Miami Heat, and Lakers, per "Sportradar."

How LeBron James built his fortune

Like most NBA players, only a fraction of James' earnings have come from playing basketball. 

He earns more than $60 to $90 million each year in endorsements, and has a $1 billion lifetime contract with Nike, according to "Celebrity Net Worth." 

His signature shoe line is one of the most popular line's in the brand history. 

He's also signed deals with PepsiCo., AT&T, and Walmart.