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LeBron James’ Net Worth: About the NBA Star’s Career Earnings & Current Salary

Amid retirement rumors, learn the Lakers star’s net worth in 2025 and how much he’s made over his NBA career.

From record-breaking NBA salaries to massive endorsement deals and smart investments, LeBron has built a fortune that reflects both his dominance on the court and his business acumen off it. In June 2025, the 40-year-old exercised his player option, reportedly worth $52.6 million, to remain with the Lakers for the 2025-26 season, marking his eighth year in Los Angeles. He returned to Cleveland in 2014 on a series of short-term max contracts, allowing him to benefit from rising salary caps and negotiate higher annual payouts.

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